This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including promotions at both Cinergy and AMC Entertainment, as well as the opening of Film Alley Breckenridge. For the feature segment, our friends at Cinema United bring us The Running Man panel from CinemaCon 2025, with stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and director Edgar Wright in a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Coley.
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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in distribution and exhibition, including the announcement that Belgium-based Kinepolis has signed an agreement to acquire the operations of U.S. cinema chain Emagine Entertainment. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Flix Brewhouse’s Chris Randleman to preview the 2025 Holiday box office.
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:02 Halloween Stories & Why Classic Horror Still Hits
03:15 When Prestige Directors Go Nuclear – Bigelow’s Bold New Film
05:46 The Box Office Slump No One Saw Coming
08:03 Power Moves & Shake-Ups Across Hollywood
11:00 Who Will Buy Warner Bros? The Industry’s Biggest Question
14:03 Chris Randleman: Inside the Theatrical Trenches
15:12 What Went Wrong This Fall at the Movies?
16:43 Can November Turn Things Around?
18:53 Hidden Gems & Underdogs of Awards Season
21:03 Why Wicked Could Save the Holiday Box Office
25:46 How Gen Z Is Quietly Reviving Moviegoing
28:16 The Return of the Family Blockbuster
30:07 Streamers Want Theaters Again — But Do They Get It?
36:08 How Horror and Spectacle Keep December Alive
41:12 Betting on Variety: The Secret to a Strong Holiday Slate
45:09 Can Feel-Good Stories Win Christmas 2025?
50:35 The Box Office Comeback We’ve Been Waiting For
55:16 2026–2027: The Rebirth of Theatrical Movies
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin
03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success
06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights
07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases
09:00 The Worst October Since 1998
12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues
13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap
15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services
17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)
20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming
21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior
23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming
24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling
26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship
28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas
29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)
33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success
34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens
36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection
39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)
41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists
43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings
44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing October box office slump, with consecutive sub-$100 million weekends, and cover the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including the social media announcement that AMC is discussing plans to screen Netflix titles, starting with the re-release of KPop Demon Hunters.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:26 Catching Up on Awards Season Films
04:00 “The Black Phone 2” Review & Discussion
05:36 Netflix’s “Frankenstein” Theatrical Run
07:05 AMC–Netflix Partnership Announcement
11:00 Cinema Industry Leadership Updates
12:38 Landmark Cinemas Renovation
13:48 Cineplex Streamlining & CEO Transition
14:47 Vista Group Launches “React”
16:00 Barco Expands HDR by Barco
17:09 The October Box Office Slump
18:02 New Releases & Weekend Forecast
20:15 Angel Studios Swaps “Zero AD” for “David”
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including the debut of Tron: Ares. Daniel Loria speaks to Cinepolis CEO Alejandro Ramirez Magana and Daniela Michel about the Morelia Film Festival, celebrated for its support of independent and global cinema. Rebecca talks to Josh Frank, the creator of Silents Synced about the upcoming Silents Synced release A Woman of the World vs Pearl Jam, arriving in theaters on November 7.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:13 Tron: Ares Review and Discussion
04:00 Upcoming Weekend Forecasts
06:01 Tracking Update: Wicked: For Good
07:03 Genre Releases – Predator: Badlands & The Running Man
07:28 Transition to Independent Cinema Segment
08:01 Interview with Alejandro Ramirez & Daniela Michel – Morelia Int’l Film Festival
09:00 Why Is It Important for Exhibitors to Support Independent Cinema?
11:00 How Did the Morelia Film Festival Begin?
14:00 How Did Mexican Cinema Rebuild Its Industry?
21:00 How Did Cinépolis’ Distribution Arm Emerge from the Festival?
23:00 What Can Audiences Expect from This Year’s Morelia Lineup?
25:55 Transition to Second Interview – Silent Synced
26:00 Who Is Josh Frank and What Is Silent Synced?
27:00 How Did the Idea to Pair Pearl Jam with A Woman of the World Begin?
29:00 What Makes This Silent Film Unique?
33:00 How Do Modern Audiences Respond to Silent Films?
37:00 What Challenges Do Independent Cinemas Face Today?
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a statement from the MPA on AI. They also recap the weekend box office performances of AMC Distribution’s number one three-day release of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl and the disappointing debut of A24’s The Smashing Machine. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Derek Cianfrance, the director and co-writer of Paramount Pictures’ Roofman, which arrives in theaters on October 10.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:00 Box Office Recap: Disappointing Openings
04:25 Industry Outlook & 2025 Forecasts
06:34 Excitement Builds for Wicked for Good
09:00 AI Controversy & Copyright Concerns
12:00 Feature Interview – Derek Cianfrance on Roofman
18:35 Casting Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst
24:00 Rebuilding the 1990s Toy Store World
29:00 Film School Lessons & Artistic Influences
34:00 The Power of Moviegoing & Shared Experience
37:00 Closing & Next Episode Preview
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performance of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, cover the latest news in exhibition, and preview the October slate—including the surprise addition of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:28 PTA’s One Battle After Another
01:02 Press Screening Reactions (Smashing Machine)
02:11 PTA Box Office & Career High
02:53 Warner Bros. Hot Streak
04:22 Hollywood Tariff Threats
07:55 Advisory Committee & Industry Response
08:17 October Preview Kickoff
09:07 Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl (AMC Event)
10:56 A24’s The Smashing Machine with Dwayne Johnson
13:37 Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release
13:57 Daniel Day-Lewis in M&A
15:12 Horror Spotlight: Bone Lake (Bleecker Street)
16:22 Tron: Ares Preview
18:14 Paramount’s Ruman (Channing Tatum)
19:07 A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
19:42 Sony Faith-Based Soul on Fire
20:22 Netflix Thriller House of Dynamite
21:03 Musical Adaptation Kiss of the Spider Woman
21:54 Universal’s Black Phone 2
23:47 Lionsgate’s Good Fortune (Keanu Reeves)
24:42 Angel Studios’ Truth and Treason
25:13 Amazon/MGM’s After the Hunt
26:42 Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind
27:22 Chainsaw Man: The Movie (Anime)
28:23 Paramount’s Regretting You (Colleen Hoover)
29:02 Bruce Springsteen Biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere
31:43 Richard Linklater’s Rogers & Hart Film
32:52 Yorgos Lanthimos Sci-Fi Remake
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest industry news, including Taylor Swift’s upcoming event cinema release and Cinema United’s announcement of the $1.5 billion that has been invested in cinemas around the country. Boxoffice Pro’s Max Evry is then joined by The Strangers – Chapter 2 director Renny Harlin to discuss the success of his horror franchise gamble and the second chapter of his Strangers trilogy, which arrives in theaters September 26th from Lionsgate. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria and Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez recap the inaugural CineLATAM, discussing the event's success and its significance for the Latin American market.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:36 Fathom Screenings & Recent Movie Reviews
05:20 Highlights from New York Film Festival
09:21 Horror Releases & Box Office Updates
10:15 Studio Merger Rumors & Market Concerns
11:14 $1.5B Investment in Cinema Upgrades
12:45 September Box Office Trends
14:05 Upcoming Releases & Forecasts
15:02 Taylor Swift Event Cinema Announcement
18:24 Release Date Changes & New Projects
21:20 Interview: Renny Harlan on The Strangers: Chapter Two
27:10 Sponsor Message – Luma 4D
28:05 CINELATAM Recap with Rolando Rodriguez
35:30 Premium Formats & New Technology
39:55 Closing Takeaways from CINELATAM
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest industry news, including the $70.6M debut of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which now holds the record as the highest-grossing anime title in North America. Daniel is joined in the feature segment by fifth-generation exhibitors Nathan and Jacob Schulman to discuss their family's 100-year history in the industry and Schulman Theatres’ entertainment center model, which integrates bowling and an arcade with a made from scratch menu.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:43 Baseball & Football Banter
02:13 Recent Screenings
03:28 Cine LatAm Recap Teaser
05:17 Box Office – Demon Slayer Record
07:58 Global Anime Performance
10:06 Conjuring & Anime Trends
12:05 Weekend Forecast
13:15 Jordan Peele’s Him
14:14 Remembering Robert Redford
16:41 Skydance–Warner Bros. Rumors
19:21 Schulman Theaters – Intro
21:01 Family Business & Legacy
25:01 Movie Entertainment Center Model
28:03 Small Market Strategy
29:21 COVID Recovery
30:55 Food & Beverage Expansion
32:11 Programming & Families
33:45 Premium Formats & Pricing
35:09 Audience Changes
37:08 Future Plans – Bowling, Arcades, Music
40:04 Industry Stability
42:11 Theater Design & Spaces
45:13 Arcades as Revenue
46:34 Growing Up in Theaters
This week on the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review The Conjuring: Last Rites, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Caught Stealing while breaking down box office results and previewing upcoming releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. They also discuss the shifting release calendar through 2027 before Daniel sits down with Julien Marcel, CEO of Cine Group and publisher of Boxoffice Pro France, to unpack Canal+’s acquisition of UGC and its impact on French and global exhibition.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:01 Movie Recaps: Conjuring Last Rites & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
03:59 Review of Caught Stealing (Austin Butler)
07:02 Box Office Results: Conjuring Last Rites Record-Breaking Debut
12:01 Hamilton Finally Hits Theaters
15:03 Upcoming Release Preview: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle
18:17 Anime Momentum: Chainsaw Man & Sony’s Strategy
19:19 Release Calendar Shifts (2026–2027: Paw Patrol, Superman, Bluey, Star Wars, Spider-Verse, Shrek 5)
22:43 Summer 2027 Tentpole Lineup
23:39 Sponsor Message
24:02 Interview with Julien Marcel (UGC & Canal+ Deal)
25:02 UGC’s Role in French Exhibition & Distribution
26:18 Canal+ Background & Strategic Integration
28:18 French Media Windows & Canal+ Influence
30:00 Fragmented Ecosystem & Succession in French Exhibition
33:02 Outlook: French/US Pipelines, Cinema Innovation & Challenges
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Frazil, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the summer box office season and preview the biggest releases coming to theaters this September. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Sam Owens, the chief marketing officer at Freezing Point LLC, the makers of Frazil.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:42 Weekend Movie Picks
02:55 Shifting Release Dates
08:12 September Box Office Preview
10:58 Downton Abbey & Long Walk Stunt
13:46 Key September Releases (Sept. 19–26)
17:23 Summer 2025 Recap
19:15 Biggest Box Office Misses
28:14 Films That Fell Short
34:05 Summer Box Office Hits
42:45 Frazzle Interview Begins
45:05 Frazzle Brand & Flavors Explained
50:35 Business Model for Theaters
58:10 Free Frazzle Friday Promotion
01:02:05 Final Pitch to Exhibitors
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters taking the top spot. Then in the feature segments, Chad talks to the filmmakers behind Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses: director Jay Roach, screenwriter Tony McNamara, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The comedy arrives in theaters from Searchlight Pictures on August 29th.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:00 Netflix Scores First #1 at the Box Office
05:12 Event Cinema & AMC’s Pushback
10:16 Upcoming Releases: Toxic Avenger, Caught Stealing, The Roses
13:14 Interview – Jay Roach & Tony McNamara on Reimagining War of the Roses
18:37 The “Dinner Party” Scene & Balancing Comedy with Darkness
20:41 First Movie Theater Memories & Theatrical Experience
23:35 Interview – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch
26:49 Playing Flawed Characters & Filming the Dinner Party Scene
30:42 Acting Styles & Balancing Tone
32:58 Childhood Cinema Memories
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Omniterm, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and highlight The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies, taking place on Friday, August 22nd. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter, the 2025 CineShow recipient of the Frank Liberto Award.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:02 August Box Office Update & Weapons Leading the Charts
04:03 National Date Night at the Movies & Theater Promotions
09:15 September Preview – Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer
12:05 Ad Break – OmniTerm Membership Solutions
13:12 Interview with Larry Etter – Receiving the Frank Roberto Award
16:04 Concession Innovations: Nachos, Soda, and POS Technology
22:11 Alcohol Service and Evolving Food Menus
28:07 Collectibles, Candy Trends & Global Concessions
31:02 Next Week’s CineShow Episode
This week on This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the over performance of Weapons and the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Mike Bowers, the vice president of the Cinema Foundation, vice chair of Cinema United, and the president and CEO of Harkins Theatres, talks about the Cinema Foundation's upcoming Date Night @ the Movies campaign on Friday, August 22nd featuring two-for-one treats. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Darrin Lewis, the president of Omniterm, about the company’s comprehensive cinema management software solution.the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:02 Box Office Recap – “Weapons” Surprise Hit
03:05 “Freakier Friday” Nostalgia & Audience Reaction
05:04 Special Cinema Events – Alamo’s Samurai Series & Sony Tie-In
07:12 Weekend Forecast – August Slowdown Ahead
10:00 “Date Night at the Movies” – Campaign Preview with Mike Bowers
11:14 Campaign Origins & Flexibility for Theaters
13:22 Promotions & Incentives (2-for-1 Deals, Combos)
16:02 Marketing Tips & Local Media Outreach
18:11 Building Moviegoing Frequency & Habit
20:18 Engaging Theater Staff & Industry-Wide Support
21:08 Cinema Technology – Darren Lewis of Omni Term
22:16 Omni Term Overview – Full Cinema Management Solutions
23:41 Post-COVID Mobile-First Ticketing Trends
25:06 Data Insights for Scheduling & Operations
27:04 Loyalty Programs – From Free to Paid Models
29:14 Driving Weekday Attendance via Custom Offers
30:48 Expanding Movie Choices Through Subscriptions
31:37 Online Enrollment & Tiered Program Options
33:12 Competing with Streaming – Enhancing Cinema Experience
34:01 Targeted Marketing & Audience Segmentation
35:22 Measuring Campaign Success & Adapting Quickly
36:44 Closing Thoughts on Industry Changes
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
04:26 Box Office Recap: Fantastic Four, Naked Gun, Together
06:03 Forecast Preview: Freakier Friday vs. Weapons
08:57 Cinema Foundation’s Date Night at the Movies (Aug 22)
10:01 Regal’s Summer Programming: Dude Perfect & Conjuring Universe
15:04 Repertory Screenings & Premium Format Strategy
16:34 Technology Upgrades: ScreenX, Barco Laser, Dolby Atmos
17:00 Interview: Diane Eve on Rocky Mountain NATO 2025
20:23 Convention Programming Highlights & Leadership Workshop
22:48 Vendor Showcase & Trade Show Experience
25:02 Screening Venues: AMC & Village Center Cinemas
26:01 Spokane Theater Scene & Independent Operators
28:00 Registration, Hotel Booking, & Travel Tips
35:00 Golf Tournament at Coeur d’Alene
This week on the 300th episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk preview the August slate and discuss the biggest movies coming to theaters. Then in the feature segment, Chad Kennerk chats with filmmaker Akiva Schaffer, the director behind Paramount Pictures’ uproarious comedy The Naked Gun, which arrives on August 1st.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:10 Farewell to Russ Fisher
02:35 Reactions: Superman and Fantastic Four
04:09 August 2 Preview: The Naked Gun and Bad Guys 2
06:39 Comedy Talk: Slapstick, Popstar, and Trailer Reactions
08:14 Box Office Forecast: The Naked Gun vs. Bad Guys 2
10:53 Body Horror from Neon: Together
13:35 August 8 Preview: Freakier Friday, Weapons, Sketch
16:59 Hype and Tracking for Weapons
18:51 Sketch – Angel Studios’ First Festival Buy
19:58 August 15 Preview: Nobody 2
20:54 August 22 Preview: Honey Don’t! and Nazia 2
23:02 August 29 Preview: Caught Stealing and The Roses
27:44 Interview: Akiva Schaffer on The Naked Gun
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the positive reception of Superman, preview The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and cover the latest exhibition news. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle is joined by Diane Feffer and Joel Davis to discuss this year’s CineShow, taking place August 25-27 in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas. CineShow is celebrating its 26th year with a 40,000 square foot trade show hall hosting over 100 booths.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:56 Superman Second Weekend & Audience Reaction
04:52 AMC Lincoln Square Flood Incident
06:05 Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office Forecast
08:57 Hunger Games: Sunrise International Distribution
11:02 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Buzz
13:45 Exclusive Trailer Debuts & Mortal Kombat 2 Hype
16:53 CinéShow Preview with Diane Peffer & Joel Davis
24:34 Programming Highlights: Security, AI, PLF Trends
36:39 Motion Seating & Experiential Cinema
38:48 Registration Details & Value Proposition
41:04 Offsite Events & Booth Logistics
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review the opening weekend of Superman and preview a trio of new openers: Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Eddington. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos and Eric Kohn of Southampton Playhouse about the historic venue’s focus on community engagement and their commitment to being a cultural hub for the next generation of moviegoers.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:44 Superman Box Office, Audience Response, and Premium Formats
08:01 Barco x Vue Launch ‘Epic by Vue’ Premium Format in Europe
08:58 AMC Adds Half-Off Wednesday to Discount Days
10:45 Post-COVID Exhibition Recovery: Showtimes & Staffing
12:03 Southampton Playhouse Reopening: Community-Driven Theater
16:48 Mission & Programming: Blending IMAX, Repertory, and Education
25:00 How They Got an IMAX: Personal Connection to IMAX CEO
27:00 Using IMAX to Build Audiences for Curated Content
30:52 Mystery Movie Mondays & Audience Trust
32:00 February Reopening & Community Launch Events
36:45 Operational Lessons from Exhibition Newcomers
38:55 Highlights from Guest Events (e.g., Tony Gilroy)
41:00 Playhouse Junior & Family Engagement Feature
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Jurassic World Rebirth and discuss the opening weekend forecast for Superman. Then in the feature segment, Daniel Loria is joined by Russ Fischer and Diogo Hausen to recap the history of Superman at the box office.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:00 Box Office Recap & Superman Forecast
04:00 Sponsor Message
05:03 Superman as a Difficult Franchise
06:00 Superman (1978): Origins & Production
10:59 Donner Fired & Superman II Fallout
13:39 Casting Brando, Hackman, and Reeve
18:33 Reeve, Kidder & the Film’s Legacy
29:22 Superman II: Creative Rift & Lester’s Takeover
35:59 Superman III: The Richard Pryor Detour
43:07 Supergirl (1984): Off-Brand and Off-Track
49:36 Superman IV (1987): The Canon Disaster
54:41 Superman’s Dormant Years (1988–2005)
58:01 Superman Lives (Tim Burton & Cage)
01:05:35 Superman Returns (2006): Reverent & Forgettable
01:14:13 Man of Steel (2013): Alien Among Us
01:31:32 Batman v Superman (2016): Franchise Overload
01:45:29 Justice League (2017): Whedon vs. Snyder Cut
01:52:53 The Flash (2023) & Multiverse Cameos
01:54:20 Superman (2025): Hype vs. Hesitation
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating and Christie, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performances of F1 The Movie and M3GAN 2.0 before previewing the biggest films arriving in theaters this July. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about the evolution of cinema seating.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now
02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film
04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 2026
05:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement
06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M
08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide
09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast
11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations
13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions
14:43 Smurfs, Edington & I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot (July 18)
16:27 Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel Reboot (July 25)
18:00 Segment Transition – From Box Office to Seating
19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating
20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes
22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker
24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats)
26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design
28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years)
29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options
30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios
32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners
33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer