Boxoffice Podcast

• Trump Proposes Movie Tariffs | Angel Studios Slate Preview with Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by SURVIVAL IN SPACE]

  This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring more productions back to America. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Brandon Purdie, Angel Studios’ executive vice president and global head of theatrical distribution & brand development, to preview the Angel Studios slate.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 Thunderbolts Opening Weekend & MCU Outlook03:00 Thunderbolts Renamed "The New Avengers"04:45 Early Reactions & Reception06:00 Setting the Stage for Fantastic Four & Phase Six07:40 Premium Format Performance & Cineplex VIP Discount10:00 Price vs. Value Perception in Theatrical Pricing10:50 NEA Grants Cancellation Impacting Nonprofit Cinemas12:00 Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Proposal14:00 Understanding the Tariff Concept Logistically18:00 Could Streamers, Anime, or Imports Be Affected?22:00 Broader Cultural & Legal Implications24:00 John Voight’s “Save Cinema” Plan Explained27:00 Bipartisan Potential for Federal Film Incentives29:00 Concerns Around “Foreign Propaganda” Language33:30 Summary: Tariffs Unrealistic, Incentives Viable34:00 Sponsor Break + Teaser: Survival in Space35:00 Interview with Brandon Purdie (Angel Studios)36:30 King of Kings Box Office Success & Strategy38:30 Preview: The Last Rodeo (May 23)41:00 The Angel Guild: Mission & 1M Members43:30 King of Kings Kids Free Ticket Campaign46:00 Building a Diverse Slate for Cinema Success47:30 Preview: Sketch (August 6 TIFF Acquisition)50:00 Preview: Truth & Treason (October 17)53:00 Preview: Zero AD (December 19 Epic)56:00 Competing Without Premium Screens57:00 CineEurope Preview & Future Acquisitions

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• May Movie Preview | Connecting Drive-In Cinemas with the RV Travel Community [Brought to you by Harvest Hosts]

  This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Harvest Hosts, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s release of Thunderbolts* and preview the biggest movies coming to theaters this May. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about the company's membership club for RV enthusiasts, which includes unique overnight stays at drive-in theater locations.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:01 AMC XL Rollout: PLF Light Concept03:00 Sinners Holds Strong at Box Office03:45 Thunderbolts Box Office Preview06:02 Reaction to Sneak Peek Showcase08:09 Thunderbolts Marketing & Hype10:51 Marvel Cinematic Universe Reset Discussion13:08 May Box Office Trends and Overview14:00 May 9 Releases: Counterprogramming Week16:02 May 16 Releases: Final Destination & The Weeknd Film18:47 May 23 Releases: Memorial Day Weekend Preview23:01 Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Forecast28:01 Lilo & Stitch Projections & Cultural Legacy31:34 Combined Memorial Day Outlook33:02 May 30 Releases: Karate Kid Legends & Bring Her Back36:02 Final Thoughts: Content Over Hype38:00 Sponsor Break39:00 Interview: Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts41:02 How Harvest Hosts Works for Drive-Ins45:01 Owner Experience & Booking Process47:00 Economic & Community Impact50:00 Getting Started as a Host53:00 Drive-In Culture & Personal Experience

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• April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

  This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including The Cinema Foundation’s Sneak Peek Showcase, Warner Bros.’ Sinners, A24’s The Legend of Ochi and upcoming Friendship. They also highlight the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter in May 2027 and this weekend’s release of Sony Pictures/Screen Gems’ Until Dawn, which offered a $5,000 grand prize in a dusk to dawn screening competition. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to David Ong, the Chief Commercial Officer at Arts Alliance Media (AAM)Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:01 Sneak Peek Showcase Plans03:00 Sinners: Box Office and Audience Reaction04:09 Upcoming A24 Comedy with Tim Robinson05:00 New Release Dates: Song Song Blue & Star Wars07:00 Star Wars: Starfighter and Avengers Updates09:10 Franchise Expectations in the Modern Era10:00 India Blockbuster Tuesdays: Discount Days Driving Traffic11:10 Until Dawn: Movie Marathon Marketing Stunt13:10 Box Office Projections & April Preview17:13 New Segment Wrap-Up18:30 Interview: David Ong, Arts Alliance Media24:00 The Role of TMS & AI in Modern Cinemas26:00 Sustainability and Laser Technology Trends27:00 Software Integration, Data, and Future Tech28:45 Find Your Freedom Campaign30:20 Programmatic Advertising & Community Partnerships33:00 Open Platforms and Industry Collaboration

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• ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

  This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Warner Bros.’ Minecraft, this weekend’s release of Sinners, and Blumhouse’s annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival. In the feature segment, the executive director of The Cinema Foundation, Bryan Braunlich, shares more about the upcoming @ the Movies initiative ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’, previewing exclusive content to audiences nationwide on April 22nd and 24th.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:56 Last Movie Watched: Sinners (IMAX)02:52 Box Office Outlook for Sinners03:40 Daniel’s Theater Visit in Philadelphia04:44 Minecraft’s Box Office and Chicken Jockey Craze05:45 Handling Rowdy Theater Behavior07:10 Audience Participation and Jack Black’s Surprise Visit09:08 Halfway to Halloween: Interactive Horror Screenings10:44 Tech in Theaters: Second-Screen Experience Debate12:50 Alamo Drafthouse Strike Ends14:56 Sneak Peek Showcase Overview with Brian Brown Lake16:33 Structure and Goals of the Showcase18:12 Exclusive Content and Audience Warnings20:20 Measuring Success with QR Data21:48 Future Vision for Sneak Peek Showcase24:52 A Celebration of Cinema

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• MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

  This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the impact of A Minecraft Movie's $163M domestic opening, boosting the March box office to nearly $400M, and the movie's $313M global launch. The Cinema Foundation's @ the Movies initiative ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ will preview upcoming films to audiences nationwide on April 22nd and 24th, with $3 tickets supporting industry charities. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Marcus Corporation CEO Greg Marcus, to discuss the major topics of CinemaCon 2025, including the push for a minimum 45-day film exclusivity window.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 Minecraft Movie Sparks Box Office Revival03:30 Record-Breaking Numbers Across North America04:45 Premium Formats Drive Audience Interest06:00 Global Box Office Performance for Minecraft07:15 The Cinema Foundation’s ‘At the Movies’ Preview Initiative08:30 Exclusive Trailers & Behind-the-Scenes Previews Nationwide09:30 Final Destination: Bloodlines Trailer Reactions10:30 Immersive Theater Concepts & Themed Auditoriums11:00 Greg Marcus Interview Introduction12:00 Thoughts on 45-Day Minimum Theatrical Window13:30 Data-Backed Argument for Longer Windows15:00 Marketing Challenges & Changing Consumer Habits16:00 Trailer Cap Concerns & Pre-Show Time Limitations17:30 CapEx Investments in Theaters Across the U.S.18:30 Economic Sustainability in Exhibition Business20:30 Challenges with Studio Economics & Streaming Pressure21:45 How to Incentivize Longer Windows from Studios23:00 Can Amazon/MGM Fill the Fox-Sized Gap in Release Slates?24:30 Netflix’s Limited IMAX Window Strategy Critique26:00 Making the Pie Bigger – Why Theatrical Still Matters27:00 CinemaCon 2025 Recap: Takeaways & Industry Optimism28:00 Greg Marcus Goes Viral – Social Media & Cinema Promotion

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