Boxoffice Podcast

00:00 Intro 

00:58 Episode Overview – CineEurope Recap, Cannes Highlights, F1 & Megan 2.0 Forecasts  

02:25 Elio Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever ($20.8M)  

03:57 28 Years Later $30M Opening, Franchise Setup  

06:25 F1 Movie Real Racing Footage, PLF Showcase  

12:05 F1 Forecast $45–55M Opening; Megan 2.0 Tracking Low  

13:42 Kate Hudson Named Pioneer of the Year  

14:57 CineEurope 2025 Recap Begins  

16:40 Local Films Rising in Europe Due to Hollywood Gaps  

20:10 Windows Debate Global 45-Day Minimum Pushed  

22:45 Streamer Risk Amazon MGM & SVOD Threat  

29:30 Naked Gun (Paramount) International Reception  

31:55 Cannes 2025 Recap Begins No Breakout Hit  

33:40 Palme d'Or: It Was Just an Accident Acquired by Neon  

35:20 Die, My Love Jennifer Lawrence Film Sells for $24M  

36:15 Sentimental Value Most Acclaimed Film at Cannes  

37:05 Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague to Netflix Industry Critique  

42:10 Splitsville Surprise Hit Comedy from Cannes  

45:00 Christie VDR Tech Enhancing Contrast & Reducing Energy  

54:15 VDR Rollout Coming Late 2025  

This week on the CineEurope 2025 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Coca-Cola and Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Elio and 28 Years Later. In the feature segments, Daniel Loria speaks to Dominic Donylal, the head of groupwide vending & autonomous retail at Coca-Cola HBC, to discuss frictionless vending and its impact on the cinema industry. Then Julien Marcel interviews Jérôme Seydoux, the chairman of Pathé, who has been honored as the International Exhibitor of the Year at CineEurope.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Box Office Round-Up: How to Train Your Dragon Debuts at $83.7M  

02:36 Audience Response to Dragon Remake  

03:53 A24’s ‘Materialists’ Opens at $12M  

05:15 Cast and Screen Count Strategy  

06:27 Disappointment for ‘Ballerina’ in Week 2  

08:12 Why ‘Ballerina’ Failed to Connect  

10:01 ‘Elio’ Tracking Dangerously Low for Pixar  

11:37 Risks of Reworking and Rescheduling Pixar Titles  

13:13 Pixar’s Shift Toward Safe Sequels  

14:11 Disney’s Franchise Fatigue Warning  

15:26 Preview: ‘28 Years Later’ Tracking Above $35M  

16:55 Legacy and Challenges of ‘28 Days Later’  

17:56 Digital Filmmaking Discussion: Collateral vs. 28 Days  

18:56 Cillian Murphy’s Rising Star and Cult Appeal  

19:40 Projected Surprise Performance for ‘28 Years Later’  

20:13 Heather Morgan Joins IMAX as Global Distribution Head  

20:33 CineEurope Retail Award: Audience Cinema Group & Pathé   

22:03 What is Frictionless Retail in Cinemas?  

23:08 Amazon Just Walk Out Tech Explained  

24:46 Impulse Buying & Customer Flow Benefits  

26:34 Applications in Schools, Universities & Cinemas  

27:19 Increasing Revenue Through Relaxed Browsing  

28:10 Steps to Adopting Frictionless Retail in Cinemas  

29:12 Flexible Setup Sizes for Any Location  

30:12 Self-Service Enhancing Guest Experience  

31:15 The Parent’s Cinema Struggle Solved  

32:04 Snacking During Long Movies Made Easy  

33:02 Using Idle Cinema Space for Retail Innovation  

34:10 Cost Considerations and ROI Timeline  

35:25 Early Success Cases in Retail Rollouts  

36:02 Exhibition Chains Exploring the Technology  

37:15 CineEurope Takeaway: Good for Guests = Good for Business    

39:01 Cinema is Capital Intensive – Premium is Key  

40:45 The Legacy of Pathé: A Century of Innovation  

41:55 Pathé’s Invention of the Rental Model  

43:00 French Windowing System and Its Role  

44:14 Optimism Rooted in Quality Films  

45:03 Great Movies Need the Big Screen  

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Lumma and HeyLED, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Rolando Rodriguez about Lumma’s premium immersive seating concepts, Magnify 8 and 4D E-Motion.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:23 Overview of Today’s Episode – Featuring Rolando Rodriguez and LUMMA

01:01 Box Office Report: Lilo and Stitch and Ballerina Performance

02:48 Review: Ballerina and Audience Reaction

03:30 Upcoming Release Preview: How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action

04:10 Forecast and Franchise Future for How to Train Your Dragon

04:55 Release Date Changes – Ready or Not 2, Animal Friends, Legend of Zelda

06:00 Anticipation for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Fandango Ticket Sales

07:00 Industry News: Warner Bros. and Discovery Split, HBO Max Name Change

07:30 Executive News: New Hires at Regal and D-Box

09:00 Intro to LUMMA and Magnify 8 Overview

10:00 Rolando Rodriguez on Joining LUMMA and the Company’s Background

11:30 4D E-Motion Product History and Reliability

13:00 Differentiating 4D E-Motion from Other Cinema Upgrades

14:20 Introducing Magnify 8: Concept and Features

15:50 Benefits of Magnify 8 – Cost, Compatibility, and Immersion

17:10 Seat Integration Flexibility and Customization Options

18:45 ROI Discussion – Comparing 4D E-Motion vs Magnify 8

20:00 Minimal Downtime and Installation Ease

21:40 Covers as a Seat Refurbishment Strategy

22:30 Marketing Immersive Formats – “Feel the Difference”

24:10 Aligning with Filmmaker Intent and Studio Feedback

25:40 Technical Sync with Films and Studio Approvals

27:10 Content Availability – Over 70 Films Supported

28:00 Global Adoption – LUMMA Presence in 15+ Countries

29:00 Catering to All Demographics with Multiple Formats

30:10 U.S. Market Entry and Early Reception

31:00 CineEurope 2025 Presence and Booth Information

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk preview the biggest June titles at the box office. Daniel is joined in the featured segment by the Boxoffice Company’s Malcolm MacMillan to discuss The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and Boxoffice Pro’s fourth edition of Giants of Exhibition: Europe, ranking the Top 50 European cinema groups by screen count. Then in the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Kenny Chow, the CTO and co-founder of HeyLED, about advancements in LED technology.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:50 Recap: Karate Kid Legends Undershoots with $21M Debut

03:08 Should It Have Opened in Q1? Cobra Kai vs. Karate Kid Fatigue

04:54 June Preview Begins: Expansion of The Phoenician Scheme

06:57 Ballerina Preview – Is This the Best John Wick Yet?

09:18 June 13 – How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Forecast

10:43 Materialists from A24: Counterprogramming Opportunity

11:58 Pixar Returns with Elio – Expectations & Early Thoughts

13:01 28 Years Later – Zombie Sequel's Strong Anticipation

14:35 M3GAN 2.0 – Can It Recapture Surprise Hit Energy?

16:02 F1: The Movie – Formula One Meets Big Screen Spectacle

17:35 Interview: Malcolm McMillan on Europe’s Top 50 Circuits

19:00 Top 5 Revealed – Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, Pathé, CGR

21:53 #6 & #7: UCI & CJ CGV (Turkey) Join the Top Rankings

23:04 Honoring Growth at CineEurope Reception

24:12 New Entrants: Cinewest (France), Planeta Kino (Ukraine)

25:09 Fastest Growth Award: C2L & Grand Écran (France)

26:55 Trends: Recovery Reflected in Stable & Growing Screen Counts

27:52 Interview: Kenny Chow of HeyLED on LED Cinema Innovations

28:20 DCI Certified Models – Full Range from 4m to 20m

29:19 VIP & Private Use Innovations – COB and MIP Technologies

30:28 Black Screens for Higher Contrast & Floating 3D Effect

31:10 HDR Mastering Support with Full Grayscale Control

33:00 Operational Stability & 10-Year Technical Support

34:55 New Perforated & Curved Screens: Sound & Visibility Benefits

36:25 Dolby & GDC Server Integration for Versatility

37:35 New 6m HDR Screen – First of Its Kind at CineEurope

39:00 2025 Focus: Full Product Line & Perforated Prototype Showcase

40:05 Strategic Strengths: Software, Maintenance & Ecosystem Integration

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:50 Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $325M

02:03 AMC, Regal, Cinemark & Marcus Report Record Attendance and Revenue

05:34 Q2 Surge Compared to Q1 Performance

06:24 New Releases: Bring Her Back & Karate Kid Legends Preview

07:32 Revisiting the Original Karate Kid (1984) & Its Cultural Impact

10:03 Sequels, Legacy Characters & Franchise Evolution

13:46 Music, Nostalgia, and the Soundtracks That Defined the Era

15:47 Reflections on The Next Karate Kid & 2010 Reboot with Jackie Chan

17:48 Cobra Kai's Rise from YouTube Red to Netflix Success

19:37 Opening Forecast for Karate Kid Legends ($28–$35M)

20:43 Disney Shifts Avengers Dates to Christmas 2026 & 2027

23:42 Paramount Moves TMNT 2, Airbender, Paw Patrol Release Dates

25:26 Animation Timelines & Spider-Verse Comparisons

28:01 Jackie Chan Film Influence (Drunken Master)

29:01 Behind-the-Scenes: Cast Stunts, New York Filming & Theater Experience

31:06 First Movie Memory: The Jungle Book & Early Cinema Visits

32:28 Final Thoughts on the Theater Experience & Reboot Spirit

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Final Destination Bloodlines and the potential record-breaking Memorial Day weekend ahead—led by the release of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine to discuss the rebrand and relaunch of its annual ShowEast convention as CineLATAM—a new event focused on bringing together the Latin American cinema industry..

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:17 Early Review – Bring Her Back (A24)

03:00 Review – Final Destination: Bloodlines

05:00 Box Office Breakdown – Final Destination: Bloodlines

06:57 Franchise Potential & Comparison to Scream

08:46 International Performance – Final Destination: Bloodlines

10:04 Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Begins

11:01 Comparison to 2013 Record Memorial Day Weekend

12:08 Forecast – Lilo & Stitch Live Action

14:47 Forecast – Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning

16:05 Full Weekend Rankings & Spillover Effect

17:20 Memorial Day Weekend Total Prediction

18:35 Film Expo Group Overview

20:00 CineEurope 2025 Preview

22:12 Trade Show & Tech Innovations

24:28 Keynote & Retail Innovation Panels

25:33 Rebranding of ShowEast to CineLATAM

27:52 Why Keep CineLATAM in Miami

29:58 CineLATAM Strategy & Market Focus

33:17 Box Office Pro Partnership

34:15 CineAsia 2025 Preview

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Paul John Anderson, the director of Omniplex Cinema Group, to discuss the growth and evolution of the Ireland-based cinema chain, which has been owned by the Anderson family for three generations.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring more productions back to America. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Brandon Purdie, Angel Studios’ executive vice president and global head of theatrical distribution & brand development, to preview the Angel Studios slate.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Thunderbolts Opening Weekend & MCU Outlook

03:00 Thunderbolts Renamed "The New Avengers"

04:45 Early Reactions & Reception

06:00 Setting the Stage for Fantastic Four & Phase Six

07:40 Premium Format Performance & Cineplex VIP Discount

10:00 Price vs. Value Perception in Theatrical Pricing

10:50 NEA Grants Cancellation Impacting Nonprofit Cinemas

12:00 Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Proposal

14:00 Understanding the Tariff Concept Logistically

18:00 Could Streamers, Anime, or Imports Be Affected?

22:00 Broader Cultural & Legal Implications

24:00 John Voight’s “Save Cinema” Plan Explained

27:00 Bipartisan Potential for Federal Film Incentives

29:00 Concerns Around “Foreign Propaganda” Language

33:30 Summary: Tariffs Unrealistic, Incentives Viable

34:00 Sponsor Break + Teaser: Survival in Space

35:00 Interview with Brandon Purdie (Angel Studios)

36:30 King of Kings Box Office Success & Strategy

38:30 Preview: The Last Rodeo (May 23)

41:00 The Angel Guild: Mission & 1M Members

43:30 King of Kings Kids Free Ticket Campaign

46:00 Building a Diverse Slate for Cinema Success

47:30 Preview: Sketch (August 6 TIFF Acquisition)

50:00 Preview: Truth & Treason (October 17)

53:00 Preview: Zero AD (December 19 Epic)

56:00 Competing Without Premium Screens

57:00 CineEurope Preview & Future Acquisitions

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Harvest Hosts, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s release of Thunderbolts* and preview the biggest movies coming to theaters this May. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about the company's membership club for RV enthusiasts, which includes unique overnight stays at drive-in theater locations.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 AMC XL Rollout: PLF Light Concept

03:00 Sinners Holds Strong at Box Office

03:45 Thunderbolts Box Office Preview

06:02 Reaction to Sneak Peek Showcase

08:09 Thunderbolts Marketing & Hype

10:51 Marvel Cinematic Universe Reset Discussion

13:08 May Box Office Trends and Overview

14:00 May 9 Releases: Counterprogramming Week

16:02 May 16 Releases: Final Destination & The Weeknd Film

18:47 May 23 Releases: Memorial Day Weekend Preview

23:01 Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Forecast

28:01 Lilo & Stitch Projections & Cultural Legacy

31:34 Combined Memorial Day Outlook

33:02 May 30 Releases: Karate Kid Legends & Bring Her Back

36:02 Final Thoughts: Content Over Hype

38:00 Sponsor Break

39:00 Interview: Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts

41:02 How Harvest Hosts Works for Drive-Ins

45:01 Owner Experience & Booking Process

47:00 Economic & Community Impact

50:00 Getting Started as a Host

53:00 Drive-In Culture & Personal Experience

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including The Cinema Foundation’s Sneak Peek Showcase, Warner Bros.’ Sinners, A24’s The Legend of Ochi and upcoming Friendship. They also highlight the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter in May 2027 and this weekend’s release of Sony Pictures/Screen Gems’ Until Dawn, which offered a $5,000 grand prize in a dusk to dawn screening competition. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to David Ong, the Chief Commercial Officer at Arts Alliance Media (AAM)

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 Sneak Peek Showcase Plans

03:00 Sinners: Box Office and Audience Reaction

04:09 Upcoming A24 Comedy with Tim Robinson

05:00 New Release Dates: Song Song Blue & Star Wars

07:00 Star Wars: Starfighter and Avengers Updates

09:10 Franchise Expectations in the Modern Era

10:00 India Blockbuster Tuesdays: Discount Days Driving Traffic

11:10 Until Dawn: Movie Marathon Marketing Stunt

13:10 Box Office Projections & April Preview

17:13 New Segment Wrap-Up

18:30 Interview: David Ong, Arts Alliance Media

24:00 The Role of TMS & AI in Modern Cinemas

26:00 Sustainability and Laser Technology Trends

27:00 Software Integration, Data, and Future Tech

28:45 Find Your Freedom Campaign

30:20 Programmatic Advertising & Community Partnerships

33:00 Open Platforms and Industry Collaboration