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Boxoffice PodcastJune Box Office Preview | Giants of Exhibition: Europe [Brought to you by HeyLED]This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk preview the biggest June titles at the box office. Daniel is joined in the featured segment by the Boxoffice Company’s Malcolm MacMillan to discuss The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and Boxoffice Pro’s fourth edition of Giants of Exhibition: Europe, ranking the Top 50 European cinema groups by screen count. Then in the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Kenny Chow, the CTO and co-founder of HeyLED, about advancements in LED technology.Give us your feedback on our podcast by a...2025-06-0541 min

Boxoffice PodcastOmniplex Cinemas’ Paul John Anderson [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice]This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Paul John Anderson, the director of Omniplex Cinema Group, to discuss the growth and evolution of the Ireland-based cinema chain, which has been owned by the Anderson family for three generations.Give us your feedback on our po...2025-05-1540 min

Boxoffice PodcastCinemaCon 2025 Preview | Cinema United's Michael O'Leary [Brought to you by TAPOS]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 p...2025-03-271h 20

Boxoffice PodcastUKCA 2025 Conference: Cinema First’s Director of Marketing and Partnerships Sharon ReidIn this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office and exhibition news, including this week’s announcement that the National Association of Theatre Owners has rebranded as Cinema United. In the second UKCA edition of the Boxoffice Podcast, Sharon Reid, the director of marketing and partnerships at Cinema First, joins Daniel in the feature segment to discuss the organization's role in promoting UK cinema attendance.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Wh...2025-03-2043 min

Boxoffice PodcastBond Goes to Amazon | Cinepolis USA’s Jimena Pardo [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice]In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony and the news that Amazon MGM Studios will take the creative reins of the James Bond franchise moving forward. Then Daniel is joined in the feature segment by Michelle Villegas, the Vice President of Customer Success at the Boxoffice Company, for the first installment in the new feature interview series Attract, Retain and Engage with Boost by Boxoffice. They discuss the importance of both marketing and technology in the customer experience...2025-02-2750 min

Boxoffice PodcastSeptember Movie PreviewIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene and Boxoffice Studios’ Russ Fischer to review the diverse September slate. The monthly box office preview highlights September’s major release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and other notable wide releases like Speak No Evil, Transformers One, The Wild Robot, and Megalopolis. With Halloween rapidly approaching, the panel also covers a number of limited horror releases, like The Substance and Azrael, emphasizing the importance of diverse releases to complement blockbusters. Give us your f...2024-09-0541 min

Boxoffice PodcastWill ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continue to Win the Box Office? | Art House Convergence Board of Directors President Lela Meadow-ConnerIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by 2024 Giants of Exhibition Sponsors Barco, Digital Cinema United, Fandango, and VIP Luxury Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by Romeo Duchene, The Boxoffice Company’s VP Strategic Content Partnerships, to forecast the opening weekend of It Ends With Us and Borderlands. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Lela Meadow-Conner, the president of the board of Art House Convergence, to discuss the current state of art house cinema and the support available to independent cinemas through initiatives like Art House Conv...2024-08-0825 min

Boxoffice PodcastChristmas Box Office PreviewIn this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene discuss last weekend’s box office—including a strong performance from Warner Bros.’ family title Wonka. Without a major global blockbuster to finish out the year, the trio also discusses the wide variety of releases and counterprogramming available for moviegoers throughout the holiday season.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Weekend Box Office: WONKA is Sugary Sweet in 1st Pl...2023-12-2127 min

Boxoffice Podcast‘Poor Things’ Hopes to Ignite the Specialty Market; Beyoncé’s Theatrical RenaissanceIn this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—dominated by the concert film Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé–before looking ahead with updated forecasts on some of the biggest releases of December. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks with Frank Rodriguez, formerly of Searchlight Pictures, about Searchlight’s philosophy towards theatrical distribution and its new film Poor Things, out in limited release this weekend.In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—domi...2023-12-0736 min

Boxoffice PodcastWho Are the Winners and Losers of Thanksgiving 2023?; Interview with Dir. Francis Lawrence of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesIn 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 by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Res...2023-11-2339 min

Boxoffice PodcastSwift and Scorsese; Comscore Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian [Sponsored by Cinionic]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 DergarabedianGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https...2023-10-261h 01

Boxoffice PodcastFall Preview; ShowSouth 2023: Interview with NCG Cinemas’ Jeff GeigerIn 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 with Jeff Geiger of NCG Cinemas, receiving the Statesman of the Year Award at this year’s ShowSouth. Give us...2023-08-2449 min

Boxoffice PodcastMid-Year Recap and an Interview with Insidious: The Red Door Star/Director Patrick WilsonThis 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://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Cinema...2023-07-1343 min

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice Rewind: Mission Impossible FranchiseThis 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 EntertainmentSantikos Theaters to Become 8th Largest Circuit in North AmericaBoxoffice Rewind...2023-07-061h 21

Boxoffice PodcastCineEurope Update with ICE Theaters and Nordisk Film Cinemas; The Flash and Elemental Underperform [Sponsored by ICE Theaters/Christie]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 progresses before speaking to Managing Director Guillaume Thomine Desmazures of ICE Theaters, an immersive...2023-06-2251 min

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice Rewind: The Transformers FranchiseIn 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 by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 ...2023-06-081h 33

Boxoffice PodcastCannes Update & Memorial Day Box Office Preview [Sponsored by TAPOS / Screenvision Media]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:JacroScreenvision MediaFAST X Opens to $251.5M Overseas, $318.5M GloballyWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro02:46 Big opening weekend for Fast...2023-05-2531 min

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice Rewind: The Fast and the Furious Franchise [Sponsored by TAPOS/Screenvision Media] 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:JacroScreenvision MediaWeekend Box Office Forecast: FAST X Eyes $58M+ Domestic Debut; Will GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Remain a Formidable Foe?What to Listen For 2023-05-181h 21

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice Rewind: The Rocky/Creed FranchiseOn 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 Episode Resources:Women in Exhibition Mentorship Program: Mentor and Mentee Applica...2023-03-021h 50

Boxoffice PodcastThe State of Dine-In Cinema, Presented by Spotlight Cinema NetworksOn 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 Boxoffice Pro’s recent webinar on the state of dine-in cinemas. Jerry Rakfeldt of Spotlight Cinema Networks...2022-09-2251 min

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice Rewind: The Top Movies of 2009On 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 DebutWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro01:49 Discovery and WarnerMedia merger10:44 #10: Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes...2022-08-1156 min

Boxoffice PodcastCinemaCon 2022: Top Gun: Maverick Thrills Exhibitors; Lionsgate Unleashes First Look at John Wick 4On the final episode of The Boxoffice Podcast’s Daily CinemaCon edition, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins are joined by Boxoffice CEO Julien Marcel in discussing their reactions to the last two studio presentations at this year’s event. Paramount’s world premiere screening of Top Gun: Maverick thrilled exhibitors in attendance and capped off an eventful week at the cinema industry’s most important convention. The hosts also discuss Lionsgate’s presentation, which balanced original titles with established franchises. In our vendor profile, Daniel reconnects with Guillaume Thomine Desmazures of Ice Theater...2022-04-291h 16

Boxoffice PodcastCinemaCon 2022 with NATO’s John Fithian and MPA’s Charlie RivkinOn today’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast’s Daily CinemaCon Edition Presented by ICE Theaters, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins go over their expectations for this year’s event. The trio discusses the movies they hope to see previewed at the studio presentations and the trends they’ll be looking out for at the trade show floor.Today’s vendor profile segment brings The Boxoffice Company’s Marine Suttle to discuss how ecommerce has shaped the moviegoing experience since audiences returned from the pandemic. And in today’s feature interview, NATO’s John Fi...2022-04-251h 16

Boxoffice PodcastBoxoffice History Episode: Video Game AdaptationsIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the performance of Morbius in its limited screening debut and the expectations for Sonic the Hedgehog 2. In the feature segment, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca bring us to memory as they go back to the first film adaptation of a video game, Super Mario Brothers. They discuss how these adaptations evolved over the years and the kind reception the viewing audience had for each film. Give us your feedback on our podc...2022-04-071h 08

Boxoffice PodcastVincenzo Guzzo on Quebec’s Latest Round of Closures and the Future of Day-and-Date ReleasesIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss Marcus Theaters’ new subscription program, strong Q4 results from Cineworld/Regal, and a successful opening weekend for Paramount's Scream.In the feature segment, Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of Cinemas Guzzo, Canada's third-largest circuit, joins the podcast to discuss the latest round of Covid-related closures in Quebec. Guzzo also provides insights on the current status of day-and-date releases and why he believes Quebec's top filmmakers have been defecting to Hollywood. Give us your feedback on our podca...2022-01-2038 min

Boxoffice PodcastSCREAM Filmmakers on the Latest Installment of the Horror FranchiseIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest updates at the box office, schedule changes, and M&A updates. The co-hosts also explore the declining cultural relevance of the Golden Globes—and its potential impact to film culture.In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella, who form the filmmaking team known as Radio Silence, responsible for bringing the latest installment of the SCREAM franchise to the big screen. The Radio Silence team provides spoiler-free commentary on their appr...2022-01-1338 min

Boxoffice PodcastINDIE FOCUS: State of the Art House 2021, Presented by Spotlight Cinema NetworksIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss weekend box office numbers and predictions for the Thanksgiving weekend’s new titles.In this week’s Indie Focus feature, Rebecca and Daniel present some of the key insights from Boxoffice LIVE Sessions’ State of the Art House webinar, featuring expertise from Paul Serwitz (President and COO, Landmark Theatres), Tori Baker (President & CEO, Salt Lake Film Society), Dylan Skolnick (Co-Director, Cinema Arts Centre), Barbara Twist (Director of Partnerships, Vidiots Foundation), and Barak Epstein (President, Aviation Cinemas / Texas Theatre...2021-11-2546 min

Boxoffice PodcastBond is Back with No Time to Die and Interview with Everyman's Serena GillIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the global performance of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die, and their box office predictions for this week—with several new titles set to hit the big screen. And in line with new film releases, the team goes over the latest trailer launches from The Boxoffice Trailer Network on YouTube.In the interview segment, Daniel talks to Everyman Cinemas’ Serena Gill about the company’s record earnings through the release of No Ti...2021-10-1432 min

Boxoffice PodcastVaccine Passports at the MoviesIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss Scarlett Johansson’s against Disney over the day-and-date release of Black Widow. Rebecca also recaps the latest edition of the WIE webinar series with insights from future leaders of exhibition. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca discuss the newly announced proof of vaccine requirement for New York City movie theaters. The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene joins the podcast to talk about France’s experience in implementing proof of vaccination at cinemas, and how audiences and exhibitors have reacted to the new requirem...2021-08-0526 min

Boxoffice PodcastJungle Cruise Producers on the Hybrid Release Model; Giants of Premium Format Panel RecaIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the most recent box office numbers and news from Disney before shifting to an interview with Jungle Cruise producers John Davis and John Fox, who discuss the film’s hybrid release model and the presence—or lack thereof—of concrete numbers by which to measure the success of a film’s streaming release. That interview is followed by a recap of Boxoffice Pro’s Giants of Premium Formats LIVE webinar, featuring insights from D-Box and ICE Theaters executives.Give us your...2021-07-2933 min

Boxoffice PodcastBlack Widow Forecast, Cannes Preview, and a Conversation with mK2’s Nathanael and Elisha KarmitzIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about their predictions for Black Widow’s debut, Quentin Tarantino’s purchase of Los Angeles’ historic Vista Theatre, and movies to look forward to from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. In the main segment, mK2 Cinemas co-owners Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz discuss the success of the recently concluded Cinéma Paradiso Louvre festival and the concept behind their hotel/cinema Hotel Paradiso, as well are sharing their opinions on the premiumization of cinema and cultural difference...2021-07-0839 min

Boxoffice PodcastUKCA's Phil Clapp on the Second Return of UK Movie TheatersIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle talk about the top five box office titles of this past weekend, with The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard topping the charts in its first weekend of release. Updates on Arclight/Pacific’s closure is followed by the episode’s main feature: a conversation between Loria and UNIC and UKCA’s Phil Clapp on the status of U.K. cinemas as they emerge from their second round of closures.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey...2021-06-2432 min

Boxoffice PodcastWhat Went Wrong with In the Heights?In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the disappointing opening weekend for In the Heights, Peter Rabbit 2 not pulling in as many family moviegoers as expected, and lessons learned from the first half of 2021.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:35 A Quiet Place Part II crosses $100M mark02:44 In the Heights’ disappointing opening weekend07:48 With a title with a diverse cast, there was a...2021-06-1734 min

Boxoffice PodcastINDIE FOCUS with Gateway Film Center's Chris Hamel, Presented by Spotlight Cinema NetworksIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss this week’s box office numbers with The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It taking the top spot as A Quiet Place Part II dropped to second place. A trio of family titles round out the top five movies in the domestic market, potentially setting the stage for a strong debut for Sony’s Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.Chris Hamel, president of the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio joins the podcast in the debut edition of our ne...2021-06-1029 min

Boxoffice PodcastWith A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella, Memorial Day Marks a Turning Point for An Industry Recovering from CovidIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss how Memorial Day box office marks a turning point for domestic exhibition, the implications of Amazon purchasing MGM, and the steep second week drop of F9 in China.Give us your feedback on our podcast by access this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Amazon Enters Into Agreement to Acquire MGMThe Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters Memorial Day Weekend and June What to Listen For 2021-06-0328 min

Boxoffice PodcastF9 Opens Big Overseas & A Conversation with Distribution Veteran Bob BerneyIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss promising signs at the overseas box office—including a great reopening weekend in the UK and the first $100 million-plus of the pandemic with F9’s debut in China.In the feature segment, distribution veteran Bob Berney, CEO of Picturehouse and the former head of marketing and distribution at Amazon Studios, joins Daniel to talk about the current state of theatrical distribution. Berney shares his insights on the current volatility in the market as streaming companies make a play for bi...2021-05-2740 min

Boxoffice PodcastMega Media Mergers Abound as Movie Theaters Welcome Back AudiencesIn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about potential mega mergers among media conglomerates—and why it’s too early to discern their potential impact on the entertainment industry. The hosts also delve into the box office potential of Disney’s Jungle Cruise and Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II as the long-term future of the theatrical exclusivity window comes into focus.In the feature segment, we share highlights from the Boxoffice Live Sessions webinar with the organizers of Cinema Week, a campaign d...2021-05-2029 min

Boxoffice PodcastNetflix Arrives at the Multiplex and an Inside Look at Demon Slayer’s SuccessIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss a few key points from AMC’s recent earnings call, Zack Synder’s Army of the Dead landing a week-long exclusive theatrical run before it’s Netflix debut, and Cinemark signing an agreement with major studios. In the main segment, Mitchel Berger, Senior Vice President, Global Commerce at Funimation talks about the rise of anime popularity not just in North America but across other territories and how this new wave of culture has helped in the theatrical recovery efforts...2021-05-1329 min

Boxoffice PodcastMarvel Ramps Up Its Marketing and the Future of Private Cinema RentalsIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle talk about the latest updates on Demon Slayer’s second week and title changes on some big films. In the main segment, the group shares some of the very interesting insights from exhibition representatives during the Boxoffice Barometer live session.Give us your feedback on our podcast by access this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Cinemas in France Allowed to ReopenDemon Slayer Captures No. 1 SpotWha...2021-05-0638 min

Boxoffice PodcastOscars Recap, Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer Open Big, and the Future of Anime at the Box OfficeIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins share their impressions of this year’s Academy Awards: a great shout-out in the pre-show but were movie theaters snubbed during the main broadcast? The panel also also looks at a record weekend at the pandemic box office with the debuts of Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer. Mortal Kombat delivered the highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie during the pandemic and Demon Slayer emerged as a surprise crossover hit at the box office. What does Demon Slayer’s success tell us about...2021-04-2928 min

Boxoffice PodcastHow Nigerian Movie Theaters Are Surviving the PandemicIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle talk about recent box office updates on Godzilla vs. Kong and the early release of F9 in China. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle chat with Moses Babatope, the Group Executive Director at Filmhouse Cinemas and Co-Founder and Managing Director of FilmOne Entertainment—an independent entertainment company focused on the distribution and production of film within and outside the Nigerian territory. They discuss the evolution of the local exhibition landscape both before and during the pandemic, with an emphasis on how loca...2021-04-2230 min

Boxoffice PodcastPacific and Arclight Close Permanently and Another Round of Release DelaysIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Godzilla vs. Kong staying afloat in its second week at the box office. The group also discuss new release dates for several films on the 2021 slate, including several Tom Cruise titles. Closing the episode, the hosts discuss the dissolution of Pacific Theaters and Arclight Cinemas - the iconic California theater chain that was forced to permanently close its doors due to the pandemic. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/Ccuva...2021-04-1525 min

Boxoffice PodcastGodzilla vs. Kong Ushers in the Return of Moviegoing in the USIn 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Weekend Box Offi...2021-04-0822 min

Boxoffice PodcastBFI's Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Cinemas with Sadia Pineda HameedIn 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? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:Dismantl...2021-04-0131 min

Boxoffice PodcastRegal Announces Reopening and Inks Deal with Warner Bros. as Disney Pushes Black Widow Day-and-DateThe 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 the highlights and key takeaways of Boxoffice PRO’s Giants of Exhibition LIVE session, which welcomed executives from four major circuits to sha...2021-03-2531 min

Boxoffice PodcastLA and NYC Movie Theaters Re-Open, How the Pandemic is Revolutionizing the Specialty Film BusinessThis 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 TheatresNew York City Reopens Avatar Surpasses Avengers: Endgame in Global Box Office 2021-03-1827 min

Boxoffice PodcastBig Movies Coming to Theaters Earlier Than Expected, Lume Cinema Plans Re-Opening in the U.K.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 CinemaSupport The Lume CinemaWhat to Li...2021-03-1126 min

Boxoffice PodcastNew York City Reopens, Paramount Shortens Its Window, and Tom and Jerry Exceeds ExpectationsThis 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 weekendParamount shortens their theatrical exclusivity windowWhat to Lis...2021-03-0424 min

Boxoffice PodcastNYC and UK Cinemas Announce Re-Opening Dates and the Challenges of Bringing a Movie Palace Back to LifeThis 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 Resources:The State TheatreImages of the Pas...2021-02-2530 min

Boxoffice PodcastSundance at the Art House with The Texas TheatreThis 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 TheatreSundance Film Festival 2021 Satellite ScreensThe Texas Theatre’s Youtube ChannelWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 Huge box office weekend during the Chinese Lunar New Year 202102:30 Recovery update for cin...2021-02-1835 min

Boxoffice PodcastThe 2021 Movie Calendar ShakeupThis 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: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Lis...2021-01-2832 min

Boxoffice PodcastCMX Cinemas CFO Luis Castelazo on His Call for Lower Film RentalsThis 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 advocated for lower film rentals in response to the trend towards shortened theatrical exclusivity...2021-01-2125 min

Boxoffice PodcastWonder Woman 1984 Debuts Domestically in DecemberIn 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 For00:00 Intro.01:35 Boxoffice on Thanksgiving weekend 02:47 The Croods: A New Age in the box office07:17 Universal moved The 355 to 202207:55 Can The Croods: A New Age play long enou...2020-12-0331 min

Boxoffice PodcastNATO Treasurer and Bow Tie Cinemas COO Joe Masher on New York City Theaters Remaining ClosedIn 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 guidelines set for some theaters to open in New York state. ...2020-10-2238 min

Boxoffice PodcastWe Are Parable: Changing the Face of Film Exhibition, Disney’s Latest Release DateWe 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 the industry, attracting vulnerable and targeted audiences to visit cinemas again, and a litt...2020-10-0145 min

Boxoffice PodcastArt Houses Fight On: Salt Lake Film Society Launches @homeArtsIn 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 Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/What to Listen For[00:01:20] Tenet is at a 35% drop from last week with a little over $25 million worldwide.[00:03:00] Tenet successfully opened in...2020-09-2439 min

Boxoffice PodcastTenet Dropped to $6 Million in its 2nd Weekend, More Uncertainty in the Fourth QuarterIn 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 Magazinehttps://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 p...2020-09-1723 min

Boxoffice PodcastTenet’s Domestic DebutIn 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 Magazinehttps://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 time...2020-09-1028 min

Boxoffice PodcastAs Tenet Opens in Cinemas, More Major Films are Being ShelvedIn 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 Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/What to Listen For[00:01:31] Tenet opened internationally with a promising start. [00:02:45] Tom Cruise helped promote Tenet by posti...2020-09-0342 min

Boxoffice PodcastThird Weekend of Reopening: In-Theater Mask Wearing EnforcementIn today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca discuss reopening progress in China and UK, guidelines and safety protocols being implemented, and stringent mask-wearing in auditoriums. Tune in for more local and global reopening updates. ** The Boxoffice Podcast is moving to Thursdays starting September 1st, 2020 **Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/What to Listen For[00:01:37] China experienced $100 million plus new title launch.[00:03:44] Unhinged has rolled out in the global...2020-08-3136 min

Boxoffice PodcastEarnings call: Big Losses and COVID InnovationsIn today’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss the multi-million dollar losses of theater chains, Q2 investor meetings, how international exhibitors are bouncing back, the PVOD shortened window deal, and new film releases.Tune in to hear how cinemas are dealing with theatrical limitations. ** The Boxoffice Podcast is moving to Thursdays starting September 1st, 2020 **Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/What to Listen For[00:01:24] Reopening dates for Cin...2020-08-1723 min

Boxoffice PodcastNew Normal: Can Art House Theaters Survive the Covid Shutdown?In today’s episode, we speak with Logan Crow, an avid and lifelong enthusiast of art house cinemas and founder of the Frida Cinema. Film streaming has gained a new height, theater Drive-Ins are now more family-oriented, and non-profit movie houses are more likely to survive than for-profit cinemas. Tune in and learn what has been keeping art houses open! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/2020-08-1051 min

Boxoffice PodcastIndustry Changes: Cinemas Can’t Just Rely on Big Movie ReleasesSustainability seems scarce these days, how do circuits remain open without new products?We spoke with the CEO of Classic Cinemas Chris Johnson, a veteran in running circuit chains and whose family is heavily involved in the cinema sector. They closed their theaters in June, clearly imperceptive that it may remain closed for a while longer. Even with their efforts to adhere to the health department’s safety protocols, staying open was a losing battle. Listen in to hear how the pandemic continuously changes the movie viewing experience.2020-08-0335 min

Boxoffice PodcastCorporate Politics: Independent Cinemas Struggle While Tenet Pushes Release Date AgainTheaters closing again will hurt consumer confidence, so what are they doing to weather the storm?We spoke with Byron Berkley, the president & treasurer of the Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) and an independent exhibitor himself. The expectation was for small exhibitors to run on repertory content until big studios put down new releases, but the coronavirus has turned weeks of anticipation to months of struggle. Listen to hear how corporate decisions are affecting independent exhibitors!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://w...2020-07-2722 min

Boxoffice PodcastRisky Business: How This Historic Theater Turned Drive-In Found Success in UncertaintyIs shifting to a drive-in model the best thing theaters can do right now?Today we’re talking to Doreen Sayegh, she’s been in the business for over 30 years, but the COVID crisis forced her to close the doors of her family operated Cranford Theater. Despite recent lawsuits between major theaters and New Jersey, she’s made a very successful pivot into starting (and selling out tickets) for her new theater, the Cranford Theater Drive-In.Hear how she’s dealing with the changing movie-going market!Sub...2020-07-2035 min

Boxoffice Podcast6 Months in Review: What’s Next for Cinemas in the Rest of 2020?What will the rest of the year look like for cinemas?Today on the Boxoffice Podcast: Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle review the last six months of 2020, the realistic possibilities of contactless theaters, and the transition to paid VOD for major films.Listen in to hear the adaptive marketing initiatives of leading film exhibitors! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/2020-07-1359 min

Boxoffice PodcastClosures & Unlucky Timing: How Art House Cinemas are Holding UpHow are independent exhibitors holding up?Today, on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle, with guest Anthony Fykes; discuss the history of Next Act Cinema, how the sense of community helped build the theater’s brand, and the programming that captivated movie-goers.Listen in to hear how local art house cinemas are doing right now! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Support Fun...2020-07-0633 min

Boxoffice PodcastRelease Dates & Reopenings: A Staggered Reality for Cinemas EverywhereRound & round the release carousel goes, but what are the effects of the ever-changing dates?Today on the Boxoffice Podcast: Spongebob goes PVOD, release dates across the board continue to shift, and most importantly despite substantial losses in the first quarter of 2020 box office results are now trending upwards.Listen in for the latest cinema news & numbers!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/2020-06-2924 min

Boxoffice PodcastTentatively Tenet: Release Dates, Re-Openings, and CineEurope NewsIf cinemas open as planned, would you feel comfortable enough to go?On this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast: Insights and implications of Tenet’s new release date, Cineworld dropped it’s planned acquisition of Cineplex, Little Women’s box office report, along with continued concerns around what the movie going experience will look like in the coming months.And on a lighter note, the movies we couldn’t bear finishing and a few we walked out on.Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazi...2020-06-2230 min

Boxoffice PodcastEvent Cinema: How Reopened Theaters Are Dealing with DelaysTheaters are reopening, what’s next?Today on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle give us an update on recent news of theaters opening around the country, the strategies behind event cinemas in a world of social distancing, along with sound bytes from Bernadette McCabe (Fathom Events), Letha Steffey (EVP), and Marc Allenby (CEO, Trafalgar Releasing)Listen in to hear how event cinema is dealing with current challenges!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/su...2020-06-1543 min

Boxoffice PodcastNow In Theaters: Reopening ProceduresAre you curious about the progression of movie theaters reopening?On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guests Rebecca Pahle discuss the current scope of reopenings, with statements from guests of Boxoffice Pro Live Sessions, Darek Heat, Marianne Abiaad, Rob Lehman, and Jason Ostrow.Tune in to hear the details on current cinema reopening procedures.Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:2020-06-0833 min

Boxoffice PodcastPost-COVID Concessions: New Guidelines, New TrendsReady to head back to theaters, but concerned about the sanitary procedures at the concessions?On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guests Rebecca Pahle and Senior Vice President of Malco Theatres, Larry Etter, discuss new food and beverage trends, pricing, and guidelines. Listen in to hear how concessions will change post-COVID.Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Long Range B...2020-06-0129 min

Boxoffice PodcastHollywood Shutdown: How Covid-19 is Impacting Production SchedulesHow will cinema productions shutdown affect the movie business for the foreseeable future?On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Anousha Sakoui of the LA Times, will discuss how Covid-19 has altered the Hollywood production pipeline, anticipated protocols on film sets, and an analysis of release schedule logistics.Tune in to learn about guidelines for productions during the pandemic!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/...2020-05-2527 min

Boxoffice PodcastDrive-In Movie Theaters: How the Pandemic is Making an Old-Time Tradition New AgainDid you know that drive-in theaters are finally making a comeback?In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Chris Eggertsen, discuss the resurgence of drive-in movie theaters, their history, and modernizing the drive-in experience.Listen in and head to the drive-in with us!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Parking Lot Cinema: How Movie Theaters Are Converting to Drive-Ins...2020-05-1830 min

Boxoffice PodcastThe Return to Cinema: Social Distancing and RestrictionsAfter weeks of closures how will social distancing affect our return to the cinemas?In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Shawn Robbins, discuss some world-wide theaters reopening dates, social distancing procedures that will be applied to movie-going, and the upcoming movie release schedule.Tune in to be prepared to get back to the cinema experience!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:2020-05-1131 min

Boxoffice PodcastThe Show Must Go On: Lionsgate LiveWill streaming from home replace the movie going experience?On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with Shawn Robbins and special guest Damon Wolf, CMO and Head of Global Distribution of Lionsgate, discuss a few theater’s plans to reopen, the genesis of Lionsgate Live, and how the industry has endured as an important facet of the human experience.Listen in as we all anticipate the return to theaters!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:CMX Cinemas, th...2020-05-0428 min

Boxoffice PodcastA Grand ReopeningWhat will it take for movie theaters to be able to return to normal once they reopen?Today on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria go over White House guidelines and prospective processes, potential worldwide reopening dates, and what movies might be available at those times.Tune in to stay in the know of the procedures for cinema reopenings.Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Cinemas Listed Under ‘Phase One’ of White House’s Plan to Reopen the EconomyGeorgia Governor to All...2020-04-2735 min

Boxoffice PodcastHow Are European Theaters Handling the Pandemic?How are European theaters handling the pandemic?On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer with Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle, expand upon key topics from the Boxoffice Live Sessions webinar with the International Union of Cinemas - such as what the UNIC is, the European stimulus package for cinemas, and promotional campaigns to help moviegoers return to cinemas.Listen in for more information on Europe’s plans to reopen their cinemas!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Boxoffice LIVE Sess...2020-04-2026 min

Boxoffice PodcastThe Pivot to a New Normal: Atom Tickets and Cinemark TheatresWhat is the “new normal” of the cinema industry?On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, along with statements by Matthew Bakal from Atom Tickets and Jeff Rosenfeld from Cinemark, discuss theaters newest strategies to generate income, if these strategies will stick around, and what companies are focusing on for the future.Listen in to learn how to support recovery of the movie business!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Atom Tickets Webpag...2020-04-1331 min

Boxoffice PodcastBonus Episode: Boxoffice Pro LIVE Sessions with NATO’s John FithianWhat do the coming months have in store for the movie business?On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with Rebecca Pahle discuss the LIVE Sessions webinar.In the webinar John Fithian and Patrick Corcoran answer important topics and questions on NATO actions, long-term impact, and what recovery will look like.Tune in to stay informed on what’s next for the cinema industry!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:Boxoffice Pro LIVE Sessions: NATO...2020-04-0833 min

Boxoffice PodcastVirtual Theatrical: How Streaming and Theatrical Can Work TogetherCan virtual solutions enable theaters to stay open at this time?On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria with special guest Richard Lorber of Kino Lorber, discuss Virtual Theatrical as an alternative to a straight-to-video, how movie theaters can sign up for it, and ways moviegoers can continue to support their local movie theaters.Tune in to learn about the Virtual Theatrical solutions for the current state in the industry!Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazinehttps://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/Episode Resources:2020-04-0643 min