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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk review the Super Bowl game day spots and discuss a new addition to the 2025 slate. Then Daniel is joined by Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to discuss the company’s strong Q4 performance. Rebecca Pahle also speaks to National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada President and CEO Todd Vradenburg about NATO CA/NV awarding $50,000 in grants to support four Los Angeles-area organizations serving those affected by the recent wildfires.
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the upcoming National Popcorn Day on January 19th. In the feature segment, Rebecca previews the 2025 ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series in a conversation with ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich.
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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk review the Super Bowl game day spots and discuss a new addition to the 2025 slate. Then Daniel is joined by Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to discuss the company’s strong Q4 performance. Rebecca Pahle also speaks to National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada President and CEO Todd Vradenburg about NATO CA/NV awarding $50,000 in grants to support four Los Angeles-area organizations serving those affected by the recent wildfires.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
02:53 Super Bowl Ads & Trailer Breakdown
04:00 Thunderbolts (Marvel) Discussion
05:51 Thunderbolts Villain Speculation
07:26 Captain America: Brave New World Box Office Tracking
08:02 Fantastic Four Trailer Reactions
09:53 Fantastic Four Multiverse & Superman Comparison
10:36 Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Discussion
13:00 How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Reactions
14:28 Design Choices & Sonic Comparison
15:00 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Speculation
16:43 Possible Franchise End & Tom Cruise’s Future
17:42 F1 Movie Preview & Marketability
18:56 Apple’s Struggles with Theatrical Releases
20:00 Megan 2.0 Trailer Breakdown
21:07 AI Horror & Terminator 2 Parallels
22:08 Megan vs. Military AI Villain Concept
25:00 Jurassic World: Rebirth Analysis
26:46 Franchise Longevity & Possible Reboot
27:00 Smurfs Movie & Family Films Discussion
28:32 Role of Super Bowl Ads for Movie Marketing
29:52 New Wes Anderson Movie Announcement
31:00 Paul Thomas Anderson’s Upcoming Film
31:16 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob Interview
31:29 Q4 Performance & Growth Strategies
34:19 PLF (Premium Large Format) Screens Expansion
35:50 Content Strategy & International Films
37:11 Loyalty & Subscription Programs (Scene+ & CineClub)
39:00 Theater Industry Challenges & Recovery Trends
40:13 Interview with Todd Denberg (NATO California/Nevada)
41:07 Impact of LA Wildfires on the Industry
42:18 $50K in Fire Relief Grants Overview
45:00 Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund & Support Efforts
46:30 Community Outreach & Local Support Initiatives
48:41 Pasadena Schools & Education Grants
52:04 Altadena Girls Grassroots Support
55:00 Mental Health & Disaster Relief for Theater Workers