In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and the upcoming Labor Day box office weekend including new releases Reagan, 1992, and Slingshot. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell about the evolution of Showbiz Direct and this weekend’s release of the Dennis Quaid starring biopic Reagan. 

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Episode Resources:

• Fathom Events

What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Introduction of Showbiz Direct
• 02:30 Discussion on Labor Day Weekend Box Office Forecast
• 05:00 Analysis of New Cinema Technology and HDR Projection
• 07:00 Fandango and Regal Partnership Announcement
• 08:30 Recognition of B&B Theaters at ShowEast 2024
• 10:00 Promotion of Rebecca Scientist at Showcase Cinemas
• 12:00 Interview with Kevin Mitchell, Co-Founder of Showbiz Direct
• 15:00 Kevin Mitchell's Background in Exhibition and Distribution
• 20:00 Marketing Strategies for Reagan Movie
• 24:00 Future Plans for Showbiz Direct
• 27:00 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes