In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk the latest industry news, including the $2.2 billion investment that exhibitors nationwide have committed to enhancing the moviegoing experience. In advance of this week’s NATO Fall Summit, Daniel speaks to Lou DiGioia, the chief operating officer of the National Association of Theatre Owners, in the feature segment about the investment by top theater chains and the broader trend across all chains to improve experiences at the cinema. 

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Introduction to NATO Fall Summit and Overview
• 03:00 Recent Moviegoing Experiences
• 06:00 Canadian Legal Dispute on Cineplex Booking Fees
• 09:00 MPA Membership Update with Amazon Prime Video
• 12:00 Cinema Technology News: Barco and ScreenX Expansions
• 14:00 Box Office Forecast: The Wild Robot and Terrifier 3
• 17:00 Megalopolis and Francis Ford Coppola Discussion
• 20:00 Joker 2 Tracking and Projections
• 25:00 Interview with Lou De Joa, COO of NATO
• 27:00 Investment in Cinema Experience Improvements
• 30:00 Technology and Audience Experience Enhancements
• 34:00 Preview of NATO Fall Summit Sessions