Boxoffice Podcast

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Frazil, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the summer box office season and preview the biggest releases coming to theaters this September. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Sam Owens, the chief marketing officer at Freezing Point LLC, the makers of Frazil.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:42 Weekend Movie Picks

02:55 Shifting Release Dates

08:12 September Box Office Preview

10:58 Downton Abbey & Long Walk Stunt

13:46 Key September Releases (Sept. 19–26)

17:23 Summer 2025 Recap

19:15 Biggest Box Office Misses

28:14 Films That Fell Short

34:05 Summer Box Office Hits

42:45 Frazzle Interview Begins

45:05 Frazzle Brand & Flavors Explained

50:35 Business Model for Theaters

58:10 Free Frazzle Friday Promotion

01:02:05 Final Pitch to Exhibitors

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters taking the top spot. Then in the feature segments, Chad talks to the filmmakers behind Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses: director Jay Roach, screenwriter Tony McNamara, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The comedy arrives in theaters from Searchlight Pictures on August 29th.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:00 Netflix Scores First #1 at the Box Office

05:12 Event Cinema & AMC’s Pushback

10:16 Upcoming Releases: Toxic Avenger, Caught Stealing, The Roses

13:14 Interview – Jay Roach & Tony McNamara on Reimagining War of the Roses

18:37 The “Dinner Party” Scene & Balancing Comedy with Darkness

20:41 First Movie Theater Memories & Theatrical Experience

23:35 Interview – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch

26:49 Playing Flawed Characters & Filming the Dinner Party Scene

30:42 Acting Styles & Balancing Tone

32:58 Childhood Cinema Memories

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Omniterm, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and highlight The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies, taking place on Friday, August 22nd. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter, the 2025 CineShow recipient of the Frank Liberto Award.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:02 August Box Office Update & Weapons Leading the Charts

04:03 National Date Night at the Movies & Theater Promotions

09:15 September Preview – Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer

12:05 Ad Break – OmniTerm Membership Solutions

13:12 Interview with Larry Etter – Receiving the Frank Roberto Award

16:04 Concession Innovations: Nachos, Soda, and POS Technology

22:11 Alcohol Service and Evolving Food Menus

28:07 Collectibles, Candy Trends & Global Concessions

31:02 Next Week’s CineShow Episode

This week on This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the over performance of Weapons and the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Mike Bowers, the vice president of the Cinema Foundation, vice chair of Cinema United, and the president and CEO of Harkins Theatres, talks about the Cinema Foundation's upcoming Date Night @ the Movies campaign on Friday, August 22nd featuring two-for-one treats. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Darrin Lewis, the president of Omniterm, about the company’s comprehensive cinema management software solution.the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:02 Box Office Recap – “Weapons” Surprise Hit  

03:05 “Freakier Friday” Nostalgia & Audience Reaction  

05:04 Special Cinema Events – Alamo’s Samurai Series & Sony Tie-In  

07:12 Weekend Forecast – August Slowdown Ahead  

10:00 “Date Night at the Movies” – Campaign Preview with Mike Bowers  

11:14 Campaign Origins & Flexibility for Theaters  

13:22 Promotions & Incentives (2-for-1 Deals, Combos)  

16:02 Marketing Tips & Local Media Outreach  

18:11 Building Moviegoing Frequency & Habit  

20:18 Engaging Theater Staff & Industry-Wide Support  

21:08 Cinema Technology – Darren Lewis of Omni Term  

22:16 Omni Term Overview – Full Cinema Management Solutions  

23:41 Post-COVID Mobile-First Ticketing Trends  

25:06 Data Insights for Scheduling & Operations  

27:04 Loyalty Programs – From Free to Paid Models  

29:14 Driving Weekday Attendance via Custom Offers  

30:48 Expanding Movie Choices Through Subscriptions  

31:37 Online Enrollment & Tiered Program Options  

33:12 Competing with Streaming – Enhancing Cinema Experience  

34:01 Targeted Marketing & Audience Segmentation  

35:22 Measuring Campaign Success & Adapting Quickly  

36:44 Closing Thoughts on Industry Changes 

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

04:26 Box Office Recap: Fantastic Four, Naked Gun, Together

06:03 Forecast Preview: Freakier Friday vs. Weapons

08:57 Cinema Foundation’s Date Night at the Movies (Aug 22)

10:01 Regal’s Summer Programming: Dude Perfect & Conjuring Universe

15:04 Repertory Screenings & Premium Format Strategy

16:34 Technology Upgrades: ScreenX, Barco Laser, Dolby Atmos

17:00 Interview: Diane Eve on Rocky Mountain NATO 2025

20:23 Convention Programming Highlights & Leadership Workshop

22:48 Vendor Showcase & Trade Show Experience

25:02 Screening Venues: AMC & Village Center Cinemas

26:01 Spokane Theater Scene & Independent Operators

28:00 Registration, Hotel Booking, & Travel Tips

35:00 Golf Tournament at Coeur d’Alene 

This week on the 300th episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk preview the August slate and discuss the biggest movies coming to theaters. Then in the feature segment, Chad Kennerk chats with filmmaker Akiva Schaffer, the director behind Paramount Pictures’ uproarious comedy The Naked Gun, which arrives on August 1st.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:10 Farewell to Russ Fisher

02:35 Reactions: Superman and Fantastic Four

04:09 August 2 Preview: The Naked Gun and Bad Guys 2

06:39 Comedy Talk: Slapstick, Popstar, and Trailer Reactions

08:14 Box Office Forecast: The Naked Gun vs. Bad Guys 2

10:53 Body Horror from Neon: Together

13:35 August 8 Preview: Freakier Friday, Weapons, Sketch

16:59 Hype and Tracking for Weapons

18:51 Sketch – Angel Studios’ First Festival Buy

19:58 August 15 Preview: Nobody 2

20:54 August 22 Preview: Honey Don’t! and Nazia 2

23:02 August 29 Preview: Caught Stealing and The Roses

27:44 Interview: Akiva Schaffer on The Naked Gun

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the positive reception of Superman, preview The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and cover the latest exhibition news. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle is joined by Diane Feffer and Joel Davis to discuss this year’s CineShow, taking place August 25-27 in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas. CineShow is celebrating its 26th year with a 40,000 square foot trade show hall hosting over 100 booths.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:56 Superman Second Weekend & Audience Reaction

04:52 AMC Lincoln Square Flood Incident

06:05 Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office Forecast

08:57 Hunger Games: Sunrise International Distribution

11:02 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Buzz

13:45 Exclusive Trailer Debuts & Mortal Kombat 2 Hype

16:53 CinéShow Preview with Diane Peffer & Joel Davis

24:34 Programming Highlights: Security, AI, PLF Trends

36:39 Motion Seating & Experiential Cinema

38:48 Registration Details & Value Proposition

41:04 Offsite Events & Booth Logistics

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review the opening weekend of Superman and preview a trio of new openers: Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Eddington. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos and Eric Kohn of Southampton Playhouse about the historic venue’s focus on community engagement and their commitment to being a cultural hub for the next generation of moviegoers. 

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:44 Superman Box Office, Audience Response, and Premium Formats

08:01 Barco x Vue Launch ‘Epic by Vue’ Premium Format in Europe

08:58 AMC Adds Half-Off Wednesday to Discount Days

10:45 Post-COVID Exhibition Recovery: Showtimes & Staffing

12:03 Southampton Playhouse Reopening: Community-Driven Theater

16:48 Mission & Programming: Blending IMAX, Repertory, and Education

25:00 How They Got an IMAX: Personal Connection to IMAX CEO

27:00 Using IMAX to Build Audiences for Curated Content

30:52 Mystery Movie Mondays & Audience Trust

32:00 February Reopening & Community Launch Events

36:45 Operational Lessons from Exhibition Newcomers

38:55 Highlights from Guest Events (e.g., Tony Gilroy)

41:00 Playhouse Junior & Family Engagement Feature

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Jurassic World Rebirth and discuss the opening weekend forecast for Superman. Then in the feature segment, Daniel Loria is joined by Russ Fischer and Diogo Hausen to recap the history of Superman at the box office. 

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:00 Box Office Recap & Superman Forecast

04:00 Sponsor Message

05:03 Superman as a Difficult Franchise

06:00 Superman (1978): Origins & Production

10:59 Donner Fired & Superman II Fallout

13:39 Casting Brando, Hackman, and Reeve

18:33 Reeve, Kidder & the Film’s Legacy

29:22 Superman II: Creative Rift & Lester’s Takeover

35:59 Superman III: The Richard Pryor Detour

43:07 Supergirl (1984): Off-Brand and Off-Track

49:36 Superman IV (1987): The Canon Disaster

54:41 Superman’s Dormant Years (1988–2005)

58:01 Superman Lives (Tim Burton & Cage)

01:05:35 Superman Returns (2006): Reverent & Forgettable

01:14:13 Man of Steel (2013): Alien Among Us

01:31:32 Batman v Superman (2016): Franchise Overload

01:45:29 Justice League (2017): Whedon vs. Snyder Cut

01:52:53 The Flash (2023) & Multiverse Cameos

01:54:20 Superman (2025): Hype vs. Hesitation  

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating and Christie, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performances of F1 The Movie and M3GAN 2.0 before previewing the biggest films arriving in theaters this July. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about the evolution of cinema seating. 

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now

02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film

04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 2026

05:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement

06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M

08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide

09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast

11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations

13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions

14:43 Smurfs, Edington & I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot (July 18)

16:27 Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel Reboot (July 25)

18:00 Segment Transition – From Box Office to Seating

19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating

20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes

22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker

24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats)

26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design

28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years)

29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options

30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios

32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners

33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer