In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news,  including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.

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What to Listen For

00:18 Preview of Dine-In Cinema Summit

01:05 Slow Box Office Weekend Overview

05:25 Lionsgate’s Upcoming Releases and Forecasts

08:00 National Popcorn Day Promotions Across Major Chains

12:00 Will Rogers Foundation’s Disaster Assistance Programs

13:23 Feature Segment: Interview with Matt and Amy Mater

14:05 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) Trends in Cinema

17:50 Challenges of Integrating FEC with Cinemas

20:30 Creative Use of Abandoned Retail Spaces

22:00 Kickoff Events for Dine-In Cinema Summit

23:45 AI Integration in Cinema Operations

26:10 Designing Efficient Dine-In Kitchens

27:45 Concurrent Programming at the Summit

30:10 Case Studies on Dine-In and FEC Models

32:30 Marketing Strategies for Cinema Operators

35:45 Integration of Gaming and Bowling in Cinemas

38:50 Technology and POS Systems for Cinemas