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The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!

  1. 22 HR. AGO

    THE KILLER’S GAME Director J.J. Perry

    In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the $111M opening weekend of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which drove a record-setting weekend for chains such as Cinemark. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews director J.J. Perry about his upcoming Lionsgate action film The Killer’s Game, starring Dave Bautista. Perry, who has a long filmography as a stunt performer, discusses showcasing diverse combat styles in the film, including merengue, taekwondo, and wrestling.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:00 Box Office Success of Beetlejuice Sequel03:00 Upcoming Releases: The Killers Game and Speak No Evil06:00 Event Cinema and Specialty Releases: Babadook Anniversary08:00 Cineplex and Global Box Office Success of Coraline Re-Release10:00 Interview with Director JJ Perry: The Killers Game13:00 Dave Bautista’s Role in The Killers Game15:00 Choreographing Action Sequences for The Killers Game18:00 Filming Locations and Production Challenges20:00 Message for Theater Owners and the Audience

    22 min

  2. SEP 5

    September Movie Preview

    In 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 feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:00 September Box Office Overview03:00 Labor Day Weekend Recap05:00 Beetlejuice Sequel Opening Weekend Predictions07:00 Tim Burton's Career and Beetlejuice Sequel10:00 Upcoming Horror Releases: The Front Room and Speak No Evil12:00 Discussion on The Killer's Game14:00 Transformers One: Animated Feature Expectations16:00 Release Strategy for Animated Films in September18:00 Upcoming Lionsgate Releases20:00 Focus on Smaller Films and Counterprogramming22:00 Anticipation for Megalopolis25:00 The Wild Robot: Animated Feature Analysis28:00 Closing Remarks and Next Week’s Preview

    41 min

  3. AUG 29

    Showbiz Direct’s Kevin Mitchell [Brought to you by ShowBiz Direct]

    In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and the upcoming Labor Day box office weekend including new releases Reagan, 1992, and Slingshot. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell about the evolution of Showbiz Direct and this weekend’s release of the Dennis Quaid starring biopic Reagan.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Episode Resources: Fathom Events What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:00 Introduction of Showbiz Direct02:30 Discussion on Labor Day Weekend Box Office Forecast05:00 Analysis of New Cinema Technology and HDR Projection07:00 Fandango and Regal Partnership Announcement08:30 Recognition of B&B Theaters at ShowEast 202410:00 Promotion of Rebecca Scientist at Showcase Cinemas12:00 Interview with Kevin Mitchell, Co-Founder of Showbiz Direct15:00 Kevin Mitchell's Background in Exhibition and Distribution20:00 Marketing Strategies for Reagan Movie24:00 Future Plans for Showbiz Direct27:00 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

    28 min

  4. AUG 22

    CORALINE Sets a New Record with 15th Anniversary | Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt [Brought to you by Fathom Events]

    In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Fathom Events' 3D re-release of Coraline, which earned $12.5M over the weekend, surpassing last year’s Fathom Events repertory release record. The team also reviews Alien: Romulus, which had a $42M opening weekend, slightly below expectations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Ray Nutt, the CEO of Fathom Events, to discuss event cinema, focusing on Fathom Events' diverse content offerings, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Episode Resources: Fathom Events What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:00 Introduction of Fathom Events03:00 Discussion on Alien Romulus Box Office07:00 Overview of Upcoming Movie Releases10:00 Success of Coraline 3D Re-release13:00 Interview with Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events17:00 Specialty Distribution and Event Cinema Trends22:00 Faith-Based Films and Audience Engagement27:00 Independent Filmmakers and Distribution Opportunities31:00 Recap and Closing Remarks

    32 min

  5. AUG 15

    Box Office Rewind: The ALIEN Franchise

    In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the lasting cultural impact of the ALIEN franchise on contemporary moviegoing, going back to discuss and analyze everything that went right (and wrong) with every theatrical entry in the series.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Episode Resources: Weekend Preview: ALIEN: ROMULUS Aims to Topple DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE? What to Listen For 00:00 Intro01:00 Introduction of the Alien Franchise02:20 Cultural Impact of the Alien Movies06:30 Discussion on Home Media and Extended Cuts10:10 Origins of the Alien Franchise16:00 Analysis of the First Alien Movie19:00 James Cameron and the Transition to Aliens24:50 Thematic Elements in Aliens32:00 The Director’s Cut vs. Theatrical Cut Debate37:00 Alien 3: Production Troubles and Legacy44:00 Alien 3: Story Analysis49:50 Alien 4: Resurrection and Its Reception

    1h 37m

  6. AUG 8

    Will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continue to Win the Box Office? | Art House Convergence Board of Directors President Lela Meadow-Conner

    In 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 Convergence and Film Festival Alliance.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Episode Resources: Entertainment Food and Beverage Association (EFBA)Art House Convergence (AHC)Film Festival AllianceWhat to Listen For 00:00 Intro00:39 Weekend Box Office Overview01:00 Art House Convergence Survey02:00 NAC Rebrand to EFBA03:00 Alamo Drafthouse Renovation04:00 Regal's Twister & Twisters Double Feature05:00 Deadpool & Wolverine Box Office Performance05:48 It Ends With Us Box Office Forecast07:00 Blake Lively vs. Ryan Reynolds08:00 Comparable Titles to It Ends With Us09:00 Audience Trends & Predictions11:00 Borderlands Box Office Forecast12:00 Comparison to Other Game Adaptations14:00 Release Date Challenges15:00 Alien Romulus Box Office Preview16:00 Final Thoughts on Forecasting16:44 Introduction to Interview with Leila Meadow-Connor17:00 Art House Convergence Post-Pandemic Activity18:00 National Audience Survey Results20:00 New Art House Cinema Audiences21:00 Art House Cinema Day Recap22:00 Special Q&A with Jim Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd23:00 Evolution of Art House Cinema24:00 Community Building in Cinema

    26 min

  7. AUG 1

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' Shatter Box Office Records | August Preview | 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' Star Zachary Levi

    In 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 recap the incredible debut of Deadpool & Wolverine, which set admissions revenue records for an R-rated film, along with numerous food & beverage and merchandise sales records. The August movie preview tracks upcoming titles such as It Ends with Us and Alien: Romulus. Then in the feature segment, Chad Kennerk speaks to actor Zachary Levi about his starring role in Sony’s Harold and the Purple Crayon – which arrives in theaters this weekend – and the communal bonds moviegoing creates.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  Episode Resources: Barco Digital CinemaFandangoVIP Luxury Seating What to Listen For 00:00 Intro00:00 Intro00:23 Introduction to the episode and panel members01:17 Deadpool and Wolverine’s Record-Setting Debut discussion01:41 Chad’s review of Deadpool and Wolverine02:51 Rebecca’s review of Deadpool and Wolverine05:00 Discussion on the marketing and audience demographics of Deadpool and Wolverine09:00 Box office records analysis for Deadpool and Wolverine13:00 Audience demographics breakdown for Deadpool and Wolverine18:00 International box office performance of Deadpool and Wolverine19:29 Transition to August movie previews20:00 Discussion on "Trap" by M. Night Shyamalan24:24 Preview of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and interview with Zachary Levi49:07 Outro and reminder to subscribe to the podcast

    50 min

  8. JUL 25

    DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Poised for Record-Shattering Opening Weekend | CineShow Preview 2024

    In this week's episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer are joined by special guest Albert Lawrence to discuss the opening weekend for DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, which is poised to have the largest opening weekend for an R-rated film of all time. In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with Diane Feffer and Joel Davis of TOMA (Theatre Owners of Middle America) on the upcoming trade show CinéShow, taking place August 26-28.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro00:25 Host Introduction00:47 Episode Overview01:00 Panel Introduction01:32 Funny Anecdote02:00 Industry News02:04 PLF Expansion02:37 Regal's Recovery03:00 National Cinema Day05:00 Deadpool and Wolverine Predictions05:32 Pre-Sales and Marketing06:53 Sneaking into R-rated Movies07:00 Personal Experiences11:01 Movie Marketing Trends16:00 Industry Expectations17:00 Movie Forecasts17:24 Counter Programming18:30 PLF Screen Allocation19:00 Twisters Performance20:00 Upcoming Releases22:00 Horizon's Rescheduling23:00 November Slot Discussion25:00 Marvel Cinematic Universe News26:55 Avengers News28:00 Comic-Con Hype29:00 D23 Expo31:00 Fall Movie Lineup33:00 Sony's Spider-Man Movies35:00 Superhero Movie Saturation37:00 End of News Segment38:00 Cine Show Interview Introduction39:00 Interview with Joel Davis and Diane Peffer42:00 Cine Show Event Details44:00 Cine Show Panels and Topics46:00 Awards at Cine Show48:00 Trade Show Floor Highlights49:00 New Vendors at Cine Show51:00 Cine Show Closing Remarks

    49 min
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The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!

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    Boxoffice Pro
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    251
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    © 2024 Boxoffice Pro
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