A Record Memorial Day Frame | KARATE KID: LEGENDS Director Jonathan Entwistle
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:50 Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $325M02:03 AMC, Regal, Cinemark & Marcus Report Record Attendance and Revenue05:34 Q2 Surge Compared to Q1 Performance06:24 New Releases: Bring Her Back & Karate Kid Legends Preview07:32 Revisiting the Original Karate Kid (1984) & Its Cultural Impact10:03 Sequels, Legacy Characters & Franchise Evolution13:46 Music, Nostalgia, and the Soundtracks That Defined the Era15:47 Reflections on The Next Karate Kid & 2010 Reboot with Jackie Chan17:48 Cobra Kai's Rise from YouTube Red to Netflix Success19:37 Opening Forecast for Karate Kid Legends ($28–$35M)20:43 Disney Shifts Avengers Dates to Christmas 2026 & 202723:42 Paramount Moves TMNT 2, Airbender, Paw Patrol Release Dates25:26 Animation Timelines & Spider-Verse Comparisons28:01 Jackie Chan Film Influence (Drunken Master)29:01 Behind-the-Scenes: Cast Stunts, New York Filming & Theater Experience31:06 First Movie Memory: The Jungle Book & Early Cinema Visits32:28 Final Thoughts on the Theater Experience & Reboot Spirit
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Memorial Day Box Office Preview | CineLATAM
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Final Destination Bloodlines and the potential record-breaking Memorial Day weekend ahead—led by the release of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine to discuss the rebrand and relaunch of its annual ShowEast convention as CineLATAM—a new event focused on bringing together the Latin American cinema industry..Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:17 Early Review – Bring Her Back (A24)03:00 Review – Final Destination: Bloodlines05:00 Box Office Breakdown – Final Destination: Bloodlines06:57 Franchise Potential & Comparison to Scream08:46 International Performance – Final Destination: Bloodlines10:04 Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Begins11:01 Comparison to 2013 Record Memorial Day Weekend12:08 Forecast – Lilo & Stitch Live Action14:47 Forecast – Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning16:05 Full Weekend Rankings & Spillover Effect17:20 Memorial Day Weekend Total Prediction18:35 Film Expo Group Overview20:00 CineEurope 2025 Preview22:12 Trade Show & Tech Innovations24:28 Keynote & Retail Innovation Panels25:33 Rebranding of ShowEast to CineLATAM27:52 Why Keep CineLATAM in Miami29:58 CineLATAM Strategy & Market Focus33:17 Box Office Pro Partnership34:15 CineAsia 2025 Preview
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Omniplex Cinemas’ Paul John Anderson [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice]
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Paul John Anderson, the director of Omniplex Cinema Group, to discuss the growth and evolution of the Ireland-based cinema chain, which has been owned by the Anderson family for three generations.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18
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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
The Boxoffice Podcast is your weekly resource for the latest results, trends, news, and topics in the cinema industry. Each week we feature insights and analysis from leading experts in theatrical exhibition, along with interviews with the most influential executives in the movie theater business.
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