Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest headlines in theatrical exhibitions and preview the Christmas season box office. In the feature segment, the Cinema Foundation’s Executive Director, Bryan Braunlich, joins to talk about plans for the @ the Movies campaign—bringing four moviegoing—themed events to cinemas nationwide in 2025 to encourage habitual moviegoing.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:20 Discussion on Cinema Activations and Promotions

01:00 Christmas Box Office Preview Overview

02:17 Weekend Box Office Recap: Craven the Hunter and Lord of the Rings Anime

06:28 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Box Office Forecast

07:57 Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel Expectations

09:03 Overview of Christmas Day Releases

09:33 Focus Features’ Nosferatu and Searchlight’s A Complete Unknown

11:28 Tracking and Projections for Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown

12:42 Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside Biopic Discussion

14:18 Marketing Strategies for Christmas Releases

15:15 Amazon MGM and CinemaCon Updates

16:55 Wicked’s Sing-Along Screenings Announcement

18:21 Fathom Events Rebranding as Fathom Entertainment

20:27 UK Audience Development Initiative Escapes

22:52 Cinema Foundation’s At the Movies Campaign Overview

25:00 January National Popcorn Day Plans

28:52 Sneak Peek Saturday: Summer 2025 Previews

34:26 August Date Night at the Movies Details

37:12 November Family Day at the Movies Plans