Boxoffice Podcast

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap Mother’s Day weekend at the box office, including the opening of Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat II. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Kate Markham, the managing director of Art House Convergence, and Mallory Martin, the executive director of Film Festival Alliance, about IND/EX 2026, the Independent Film Exhibition Conference, which takes place in Chicago from June 22-25. 

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and discuss the news that Netflix is moving the Greta Gerwig helmed Narnia: The Magician's Nephew to February 2027 with  a full window of theatrical exclusivity. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services about their new May horror title Corporate Retreat.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the fantastic opening weekend results from Lionsgate’s Michael, which became the highest-grossing opening for a musical biopic. Then they preview the May box office, covering all of the month’s wide releases.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and preview Lionsgate’s Michael. Then in the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca are joined by Alexander DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema to recap CinemaCon 2026.

On the final CinemaCon 2026 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover all the highlights from the Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney studio presentations. The feature segment includes the Monday CinemaCon panel ‘Practical AI for Streamlined Theater Operations’, which explores practical, responsible ways exhibitors can use AI and connected systems to streamline operations, optimize scheduling, reduce costs, and elevate guest experiences. The panel is moderated by Laura Houlgatte Abbott, the CEO of International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), and includes panelists Brian Schultz, the CEO of Look Cinemas, Marine Suttle, the managing director of The Boxoffice Company, and Otto Turton, the chief commercial officer of Vue International.

On today’s CinemaCon edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap studio presentations from Warner Bros. and Universal. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca is joined by Alan Roe, the chief executive officer of Jacro and TAPOS, to discuss the dynamic nature of cinema technology and the importance of POS systems. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Stephanie Silverman, the executive director of Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre to discuss the theater's community-driven mission and success in attracting audiences through diverse programming.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap Michael O’Leary’s State of the Industry address and studio presentations from Sony Pictures and Neon. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks with Rolando Rodriguez, partner and board member of Lumma, to discuss the company’s 10-year anniversary in the cinema space. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Vue International Founder and CEO Timothy Richards CBE to discuss the chain’s latest successes and the UK box office.

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• Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary Delivers State of the Industry at CinemaCon 2026

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap the launch of CinemaCon 2026, including this year’s CinemaCon Film Showcase, featuring Angel, Sony Pictures Classics, and Studio Canal. In the sponsored segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk interviews Brandon Purdie, the executive vice president and head of theatrical at Angel, about Angel’s 2026 theatrical slate. Then in the featured segment, Daniel speaks to exhibition veteran Chris Aronson about CtrlMovie technology, which allows audiences to influence the outcome of a film.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Chris Randleman, the chief revenue officer of Flix Brewhouse, as they look ahead to this week’s CinemaCon studio presentations. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about maximizing revenue in every cinema seat. Then Daniel talks to Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s CEO and the chairman of the Global Cinema Federation, about GFC’s priorities for 2026, including research, advocacy, and consumer engagement.

Today on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Qube Wire, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle speak with TheWrap’s Jeremy Fuster about the biggest questions facing exhibition as the industry prepares to gather in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2026. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Kristin Kielpinski, Qube Wire’s vice president of exhibitor relations, and Rajesh Ramachandran, the chief technology officer & president of Qube Cinema. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Cinema United president and chief executive officer Michael O’Leary to preview CinemaCon 2026.

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