In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the $111M opening weekend of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which drove a record-setting weekend for chains such as Cinemark. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews director J.J. Perry about his upcoming Lionsgate action film The Killer’s Game, starring Dave Bautista. Perry, who has a long filmography as a stunt performer, discusses showcasing diverse combat styles in the film, including merengue, taekwondo, and wrestling. 

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Box Office Success of Beetlejuice Sequel
• 03:00 Upcoming Releases: The Killers Game and Speak No Evil
• 06:00 Event Cinema and Specialty Releases: Babadook Anniversary
• 08:00 Cineplex and Global Box Office Success of Coraline Re-Release
• 10:00 Interview with Director JJ Perry: The Killers Game
• 13:00 Dave Bautista’s Role in The Killers Game
• 15:00 Choreographing Action Sequences for The Killers Game
• 18:00 Filming Locations and Production Challenges
• 20:00 Message for Theater Owners and the Audience