Podcasts by Boxoffice Podcast

INDIE FOCUS with Cinema Lab's Brandon Jones, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks from 2021-07-22T02:00

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Black Widow’s second box office weekend and NATO’s statement on Disne...

Black Widow’s Theatrical Release Breaks Pandemic Record at $80.3M from 2021-07-15T02:00

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Black Widow’s opening weekend and assess how its hybrid...

Black Widow Forecast, Cannes Preview, and a Conversation with mK2’s Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz from 2021-07-08T02:00

In 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 Tara...

F9 Breaks Pandemic Records with $70M Domestic Debut from 2021-07-01T02:00

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the box office success of F9 on its domestic debut as well as predictions on t...

UKCA's Phil Clapp on the Second Return of UK Movie Theaters from 2021-06-24T02:00

In 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 B...

What Went Wrong with In the Heights? from 2021-06-17T02:00

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, <...

INDIE FOCUS with Gateway Film Center's Chris Hamel, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks from 2021-06-10T02:00

In 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 to...

With A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella, Memorial Day Marks a Turning Point for An Industry Recovering from Covid from 2021-06-03T02:00

In 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 im...

F9 Opens Big Overseas&A Conversation with Distribution Veteran Bob Berney from 2021-05-27T02:00

In 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 ...

Mega Media Mergers Abound as Movie Theaters Welcome Back Audiences from 2021-05-20T02:00

In 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 dis...

Netflix Arrives at the Multiplex and an Inside Look at Demon Slayer’s Success from 2021-05-13T02:00

In 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...

Marvel Ramps Up Its Marketing and the Future of Private Cinema Rentals from 2021-05-06T02:00

In 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 ...

Oscars Recap, Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer Open Big, and the Future of Anime at the Box Office from 2021-04-29T02:00

In 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 ...

How Nigerian Movie Theaters Are Surviving the Pandemic from 2021-04-22T02:00

In 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 i...

Pacific and Arclight Close Permanently and Another Round of Release Delays from 2021-04-15T02:00

In 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 ...

Godzilla vs. Kong Ushers in the Return of Moviegoing in the US from 2021-04-08T02:00

In 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 expe...

BFI's Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Cinemas with Sadia Pineda Hameed from 2021-04-01T05:16:48

In 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 ...

Regal Announces Reopening and Inks Deal with Warner Bros. as Disney Pushes Black Widow Day-and-Date from 2021-03-25T02:00

The 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 locati...

LA and NYC Movie Theaters Re-Open, How the Pandemic is Revolutionizing the Specialty Film Business from 2021-03-18T02:00

This 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 of...

Big Movies Coming to Theaters Earlier Than Expected, Lume Cinema Plans Re-Opening in the U.K. from 2021-03-11T02:00

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...

New York City Reopens, Paramount Shortens Its Window, and Tom and Jerry Exceeds Expectations from 2021-03-04T02:00

This 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 ...

NYC and UK Cinemas Announce Re-Opening Dates and the Challenges of Bringing a Movie Palace Back to Life from 2021-02-25T02:00

This 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...

Sundance at the Art House with The Texas Theatre from 2021-02-18T02:00

This 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 particip...

Can Community Cinemas Bounce Back from the Pandemic? from 2021-02-11T02:00

This week, Daniel and Rebecca talk to guests Brandon Jones and Luke Parker Bowles about their efforts to revive The Bradley Cinema through their ownership group, Cinema Lab. Originally a single-...

Charlotte Film Society on Bringing an Art House Theater to North Carolina’s Largest City from 2021-02-04T02:00

This week, Russ and Rebecca talk with two executives from Charlotte Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a dedicated art house space to the Charlotte, North Carolina, le...

The 2021 Movie Calendar Shakeup from 2021-01-28T02:00

This 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 title...

CMX Cinemas CFO Luis Castelazo on His Call for Lower Film Rentals from 2021-01-21T02:00

This 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 large...

Vidiots Foundation Evolves From Video Store to Movie Theatre from 2021-01-14T02:00

This week, Russ and Rebecca talk to Maggie Mackay, the Board Chair of the Vidiots Foundation, a non-profit community video store and movie theater. Vidiots is dedicated to inspiring interaction ...

Have You Watched Wonder Woman 1984? from 2021-01-07T02:00

Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn take a look at the box office returns for Wonder Woman 1984 and the impact of its availability on HBO Max. Additionally, they d...

What Do You Want to See in Theaters in 2021? from 2020-12-31T02:00

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn step away from news to discuss their few theatrical experiences in 2020, the culture of theater-going versus streaming at home, a slate o...

Warner Bros. to Stream All 17 Movies in 2021, Disney’s Investor Day Presentation from 2020-12-17T02:00

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss Warner Bros. announcement to stream the entire 2021 film slate on HBO Max, what was covered in Disney’s Investor Day presentation...

NATO’s John Fithian on COVID Relief Bill, Theatrical Exclusivity Window, and Timeframe for Recovery from 2020-12-10T02:00

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk to John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). They discuss the recent updates in the passing of the next stimu...

Wonder Woman 1984 Debuts Domestically in December from 2020-12-03T02:00

In 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 ...

Studios Press for a Shorter Theatrical Window from 2020-11-19T02:00

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s shortened theatrical window deal with Universal, and break down recent statements from leading distribution executives on ...

Maryland's Warehouse Cinemas Opens Mid-Pandemic; Cinemark Earnings Call from 2020-11-12T02:00

In this week’s episode, Russ and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s Q3 earnings call, the future of title by title negotiations, and updates on Disney’s release schedule.

Rich Daught...

Q3 Recap and a Second Wave of Closures (Feat. UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte Abbott) from 2020-11-05T02:00

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Rebecca discuss the latest updates from Q3 earnings calls, including AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, IMAX, and Kinepolis.

Laura Houlgatte Abbot...

Film Festival Alliance: Closures and Restrictions in European Cinemas from 2020-10-29T02:00

In this week’s episode, Rebecca, Russ, and Shawn touch on Studio Movie Grill’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement, new restrictions—including, in some cases, closures—among European cinemas and ...

NATO Treasurer and Bow Tie Cinemas COO Joe Masher on New York City Theaters Remaining Closed from 2020-10-22T02:00

In 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...

The Future of Theatrical Exclusivity, NATO Chairman&Marcus Theatres CEO Rolando Rodriguez on the Importance of Embracing Diversity from 2020-10-15T02:00

Inclusivity Initiatives Hispanic Heritage Month, Disney on New Streaming Ecosystem

In this week’s episode, Russ and Daniel analyze a dramatic week in the cinema...

Karo Film Group: Pushing Modern Cinema Experience, Russian Market Reopens from 2020-10-08T02:00

The Karo Film Group is a leading motion picture exhibition company owning and operating 31 modern movie theatres comprising of 197 screens in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Nizhniy N...

We Are Parable: Changing the Face of Film Exhibition, Disney’s Latest Release Date from 2020-10-01T02:00

We 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 cr...

Art Houses Fight On: Salt Lake Film Society Launches @homeArts from 2020-09-24T02:00

In 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 a...

Tenet Dropped to $6 Million in its 2nd Weekend, More Uncertainty in the Fourth Quarter from 2020-09-17T02:00

In 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 i...

Tenet’s Domestic Debut from 2020-09-10T02:00

In 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 reco...

As Tenet Opens in Cinemas, More Major Films are Being Shelved from 2020-09-03T02:00

In 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, an...

Third Weekend of Reopening: In-Theater Mask Wearing Enforcement from 2020-08-31T02:00

In 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.    

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The Return to Cinema: Movie Theaters Are Finally Reopening from 2020-08-24T02:00

What to Listen For

• [00:01:17] Movie theaters are opening again.
• [00:02:49] Cineplex already has 80% of their theaters open.
• [00:03:12] AMC theaters...
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Earnings call: Big Losses and COVID Innovations from 2020-08-17T02:00

In 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...

New Normal: Can Art House Theaters Survive the Covid Shutdown? from 2020-08-10T09:44:37

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 ...

Industry Changes: Cinemas Can’t Just Rely on Big Movie Releases from 2020-08-03T02:00

Sustainability 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 ch...

Corporate Politics: Independent Cinemas Struggle While Tenet Pushes Release Date Again from 2020-07-27T02:00

Theaters 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 ...

Risky Business: How This Historic Theater Turned Drive-In Found Success in Uncertainty from 2020-07-20T02:00

Is 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 crisi...

6 Months in Review: What’s Next for Cinemas in the Rest of 2020? from 2020-07-13T02:00

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 reali...

Closures&Unlucky Timing: How Art House Cinemas are Holding Up from 2020-07-06T02:00

How 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 ...

Release Dates&Reopenings: A Staggered Reality for Cinemas Everywhere from 2020-06-29T02:00

Round & 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 b...

Tentatively Tenet: Release Dates, Re-Openings, and CineEurope News from 2020-06-22T02:00

If 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, Cine...

Event Cinema: How Reopened Theaters Are Dealing with Delays from 2020-06-15T02:00

Theaters 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 th...

Now In Theaters: Reopening Procedures from 2020-06-08T02:00

Are 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...

Post-COVID Concessions: New Guidelines, New Trends from 2020-06-01T02:00

Ready 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 gue...

Hollywood Shutdown: How Covid-19 is Impacting Production Schedules from 2020-05-25T02:00

How 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 An...

Drive-In Movie Theaters: How the Pandemic is Making an Old-Time Tradition New Again from 2020-05-18T02:00

Did 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 t...

The Return to Cinema: Social Distancing and Restrictions from 2020-05-11T02:00

After 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 Ro...

The Show Must Go On: Lionsgate Live from 2020-05-04T02:00

Will 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 a...

A Grand Reopening from 2020-04-27T02:00

What 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 prosp...

How Are European Theaters Handling the Pandemic? from 2020-04-20T02:00

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 Li...

The Pivot to a New Normal: Atom Tickets and Cinemark Theatres from 2020-04-13T02:00

What 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 an...

Bonus Episode: Boxoffice Pro LIVE Sessions with NATO’s John Fithian from 2020-04-08T10:30

What 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 web...

Virtual Theatrical: How Streaming and Theatrical Can Work Together from 2020-04-06T02:00

Can 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...

The Billion Dollar Stimulus Package For Cinemas from 2020-03-30T02:00

How can movie theatres stay in touch with their customers during this time?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria along with Rebecca Pahle, discuss the...

The Future of the Cinema Industry in the Midst of Pandemic from 2020-03-23T09:00

Worried about the future of the cinema industry?

On this premiere episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria go over their thoughts on current events affect...

Welcome to the Boxoffice Podcast! from 2020-03-17T12:00

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 dow...