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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s upcoming releases and the recent re-release of Purple Rain in Dolby Cinema at AMC. Chad talks to Dan Berk and Robert Olson, the directors behind Paramount Pictures’ Novocaine, which hits theaters March 14th. Then Daniel is joined by the UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp to discuss the UKCA’s annual conference, taking place on March 18th-19th.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:00 Off-Peak Movie Success: Purple Rain Re-Release
03:00 This Weekend’s Movie Releases
05:00 The Appeal of Novocaine: A Pain-Free Action Comedy
06:07 Interview: Novocaine Directors Dan Burke and Robert Olson
14:02 The Return of Character-Driven Action Films
16:00 The Deeper Message: Embracing Differences
18:05 Experiencing Novocaine in 4DX
19:15 The Unexpected Importance of Pie in Novocaine
21:10 Reflecting on the Directors’ Journey
23:20 Formative Moviegoing Experiences
25:00 UK Cinema Industry Outlook with Phil Clapp
27:05 Addressing Industry Challenges
29:10 Engaging Young Audiences
32:20 Learning from Wicked’s Box Office Success
35:00 Cross-Industry Marketing Lessons
37:10 Enhancing the Cinema Experience on a Budget
40:00 The Future of Cinema Technology
42:10 AI in Cinema: A Growing Conversation
46:00 Subscription Models for Small Cinemas
50:00 Sustainability in the Cinema Industry
