Karo Film Group: Pushing Modern Cinema Experience, Russian Market Reopens - a podcast by Boxoffice Pro

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 Novgorod, Samara, Kazan, Kaliningrad and Surgut and serves nearly 12 million visitors per year.

In today’s episode, Rebecca and Daniel sit down with Olga Zinyakova, President of Karo Films and Paul Heth, Karo’s Executive Chairman & CEO. They talk about the introduction of modern style cinemas in Russia, smart programming films to drive viewership, Karo's plans for 2021, and Cineworld's temporary closure.   

Listen to how the film industry is booming in Russia!

What to Listen For

• [00:00:44] No Time to Die release date delayed


• [00:01:55] Cineworld to temporarily suspend operations beginning October 8th 


• [00:04:57] Other exhibitors might announce temporary closure too


• [00:07:25] One movie isn't enough to bring people back in cinemas  


• [00:09:41] Visit boxofficepro.com for the latest update 


• [00:10:07] The Russian market in the exhibition industry


• [00:11:37:] Paul Heth: How he revived the Russian film industry 


• [00:15:21] The partnership with Ikea


• [00:18:49] Update on Russian cinema status after reopening 


• [00:21:45] What happened right after the Russsion market reopened? 


• [00:26:23] Smart programming of films drive more viewership 


• [00:28:48] The KARO Black Premium offers


• [00:31:00] KARO Art: bringing first-time filmmakers festival products


• [00:32:55] Many city cinemas have poor movie-going experience  


• [00:37:43] The effect of movie schedule changes in the Russian market


• [00:42:03] Disney booked dates for their products until 2028

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