Boxoffice Podcast

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The Boxoffice Podcast is your weekly resource for the latest results, trends, news, and topics in the cinema industry. Each week we feature insights and analysis from leading experts in theatrical exhibition, along with interviews with the most influential executives in the movie theater business.

  1. 6D AGO

    Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Bros. | Moving Image Technologies’ President and COO Francois Godfrey

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the franchise record opening weekend of Scream 7 and cover all the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the news that Netflix has pulled out of its bid for Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Francois Godfrey, President and COO of Moving Image Technologies (MiT), about the evolving cinema industry, including the importance of premium large formats (PLF) and immersive audio technologies.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:34 Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records  02:43 Comparing Scream 7 to Prior Installments  05:23 Analyzing the Scream Murder Mystery Formula  06:22 Paramount and Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros.  08:00 Skepticism Toward the 30-Film Annual Commitment  09:09 Establishing the 45-Day Theatrical Window  11:45 The Exhibitor Perspective on Studio Mergers  14:42 An Open Invitation to Netflix and Ted Sarandos  18:55 Why Netflix Should Embrace Theatrical Distribution  22:48 Weekend Box Office Tracking: Hoppers and The Bride  24:33 Interview: Francois Godfrey of Moving Image Technologies  26:08 The Continued Growth of Premium Large Format (PLF)  28:21 The Importance of Audio in the PLF Experience  32:10 MIT’s Acquisition of DCS Cinema Loudspeakers  35:14 Technical Standards for Audience Satisfaction  39:18 Why Cinema Audio is Different from Home Use  41:38 Global Distribution and Dealer Networks  43:11 Looking Ahead to CinemaCon 2026

    45 min

  2. FEB 26

    Boxoffice Rewind: The SCREAM Franchise

    Join hosts Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, and Rebecca Pahle as they look back on the box office history, cultural, and commercial impact of the Scream movies. From the first Scream movie in 1996 leading up to the release of this weekend’s Scream 7, the Boxoffice Podcast team shares their favorite moments, memories, and missed opportunities from the defining slasher flick of an entire generation.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen Episode Highlights00:00 Intro 04:14 How Scream Reinvented the Slasher Genre 17:35 Drew Barrymore Opening & The Two-Killer Twist 25:30 Box Office Breakout & VHS Phenomenon 27:55 Scream 2 Success & Sequel Rush 43:22 Columbine’s Impact on Scream 3 50:56 Scream 4 & Social Media Era Commentary 02:06 Scream (2022) Post-Pandemic Revival 13:10 Scream 6: New York Setting & Franchise-High Box Office 24:20 What Scream 7 Needs to Deliver

    1h 28m

  3. FEB 19

    Author Barry Hertz on The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of “Wuthering Heights” and cover all the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Barry Hertz, Deputy Arts Editor at the Globe and Mail, about his new book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  00:00 Intro 00:21 Episode Preview Barry Hertz Interview 01:00 Weekend Box Office Kickoff and Weathering Heights Opening 06:11 Weathering Heights $38M Debut Analysis 08:00 Warner Bros.’ Ninth #1 in a Row 08:21 Sony’s Goat Opens to $35M 08:44 Amazon MGM’s Crime 101 Overperforms 11:43 Amazon MGM’s 2025 Slate Momentum 13:00 Disney Hits $1B Globally in February 14:00 Warner Bros. Sale Update 14:26 New Fast & Furious Release Date 2028 16:02 Barry Hertz Joins the Podcast 17:00 Discovering the First Fast & Furious 21:00 From Street Racing Article to Global Franchise 23:26 How the Franchise Went Global 29:00 Was Tokyo Drift Almost Direct to DVD? 30:00 Justin Lin Reinvents the Series 33:00 Universal and Vin Diesel Decline Participation 37:57 On Set Tensions and Diesel Johnson Rift 39:00 Scrapped Villain Super Team Plans 41:00 What’s Happening With Fast X Part 2?

    47 min

  4. FEB 12

    Super Bowl Trailer Recap | SIRĀT Director Óliver Laxe

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss all the Big Game trailer spots from Super Bowl LX. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Sirāt director Óliver Laxe about the impact of the film on audiences and the importance of the theatrical experience.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  01:33 Super Bowl Trailer Roundtable Begins 03:19 Major Trailer Omissions (Spider-Man, Avengers) 04:00 Scream 7 Big Game Spot & Presales 05:29 Super Mario Galaxy Marketing Push 06:06 First Look at Supergirl 07:28 Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary Trailer 10:26 Pixar’s Hoppers Original IP Test 14:20 Minions and Monsters Title Reveal 16:20 First Footage: The Mandalorian & Grogu 23:37 Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Wins the Game 25:36 Kevin James Viral Marketing for Solo Mio 27:05 Weekend Box Office Recap 27:49 Stray Kids Event Cinema Breakout 30:38 Netflix’s Adventures of Cliff Booth Debate 32:18 Transition to Oliver Laxe Interview 33:47 Interview: Cinema as Catharsis 35:53 Why SIRĀT Must Be Seen Theatrically 37:22 Warning About Streaming-First Deals 38:39 Early Cinema Memory: The Bear 39:18 The Sacred Energy of Theaters 41:16 Making a Radical Film Popular 42:10 Reaching Younger Audiences 44:00 “Bitter Medicine with Honey” 45:18 Influences from 1970s American Cinema

    46 min

  5. FEB 5

    Using Cinema Design to Maximize Dine-In Profits [Presented by Proctor Companies]

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of 20th Century Studios’ Send Help along with Iron Lung and the Amazon/MGM Studios’ documentary Melania. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Proctor Companies’ Michael Giacinto about the evolution of dine-in cinema, highlighting the company’s recent renovation of Alamo Drafthouse’s Mountain View, California location.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18

    33 min

  6. JAN 29

    2026 Oscar Nominations | Mid-South Theatre Convention Preview

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the weekend box office and review the 2026 Oscar nominations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Wynn Salisch, the president of the Mid-South Theatre Association and Casablanca Payments, to preview the Mid-South Theatre Convention coming up in Memphis, TN from March 30 to April 1.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:42 Weekend Box Office Overview01:00 Mercy Takes #1 in Weak January01:35 Post-Avatar Box Office Slowdown02:00 Upcoming Releases & Tracking Forecasts03:00 Indie & January Action Releases04:15 Documentary Box Office Expectations05:00 UK & Ireland Box Office Forecast06:02 Oscar Nominations Overview07:04 Major Oscar Snubs & Surprises08:27 Best Picture Race Breakdown10:00 Supporting Acting Categories16:00 Lead Actor & Actress Races23:00 Director, Editing & Score Discussion39:39 International Feature Film Race42:00 Technical Awards & Visual Effects43:31 Best Picture Predictions48:57 Mid-South Theater Convention Promo50:04 Interview: Win Salish Begins55:00 Value of Regional Theater Conventions01:00:00 Future of Exhibition & Gen Z01:02:31 Registration Reminder & Wrap-Up

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 22

    A Cross-Country Movie Theater Roadtrip with The Ankler’s Matthew Frank

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a disappointing opening for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and new quotes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. titles. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Matthew Frank, associate editor of The Ankler, about his insights following a cross-country trip to visit 58 movie theaters across the U.S.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro02:00 Weekend Box Office: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Performance04:34 Netflix, Warner Bros., and the 45-Day Theatrical Window Debate10:37 Q1 2026 Box Office Outlook and Market Performance11:21 Amazon MGM’s Mercy Forecast and International Expectations16:31 Feature Interview Begins: Matthew Frank’s Cross-Country Theater Road Trip20:09 Inside Independent Cinemas and Small-Town Theater Realities24:12 How Release Date Changes Hurt Local Exhibitors28:42 Highlights From Visiting 58 Movie Theaters33:00 Premium Formats, Renovations, and Industry Challenges35:33 How Cinemas Can Improve the Moviegoing Experience

    39 min

  8. JAN 15

    Dine-In Cinema Summit 2026 | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet

    This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the latest industry news and preview Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Dine-In Cinema Summit founders Amy and Matt Mader of Venue Valet to preview this year’s show happening February 2-6 in Austin, TX.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:07 Weekend Box Office: Primate Overperforms02:41 Repertory Cinema & Theatrical Experiences06:18 Remembering Colleen Barstow08:27 Industry Leadership Updates10:34 ICTA North America Cinema Awards12:09 Blue Ribbon Awards Relaunch14:11 Box Office Outlook & Horror Trends16:22 28 Years Later Franchise Discussion21:46 Dine-In Cinema Summit Interview Begins23:18 Evolution of the Dine-In Cinema Summit26:41 Hospitality & Guest Experience in Cinemas29:44 “Let’s Adapt” Programming & Diversification33:06 Alternative Content & FEC Strategies37:58 Food, Beverage & Kitchen Operations39:12 Battle of the Brands Cook-Off41:36 Operations, Pricing & Data Insights45:02 Summit Sponsors & Industry Support48:21 Why the Summit Matters Before CinemaCon50:37 Registration Details & Final Takeaways51:18 Closing Remarks & Subscribe CTA

    51 min
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The Boxoffice Podcast is your weekly resource for the latest results, trends, news, and topics in the cinema industry. Each week we feature insights and analysis from leading experts in theatrical exhibition, along with interviews with the most influential executives in the movie theater business.

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    2020 - 2026
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