Boxoffice Podcast


NATO CA/NV President and CEO Todd Vradenburg | Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Episode 271 – February 13, 2025

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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Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Episode 271 – February 6, 2025

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news, including the announcements for Best Picture marathons and Black History Month screenings. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined at the Dine-In Cinema Summit by Michael Jacinto, the vice president of sales at Proctor Companies, to discuss the evolution of FEC spaces and the integration of cinemas into multi-purpose entertainment complexes.

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Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel

Episode 270 – January 30, 2025

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and release calendar updates. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel, the owner of the Western Film Services, to discuss film booking and his predictions for the 2025 North American box office.

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Remembering David Lynch | SEO Strategies for Cinemas

Episode 269 – January 23, 2025

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fisher, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news and the impact of David Lynch’s passing on the film industry, as well as their own personal connections to his work. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to The Boxoffice Company’s VP of Customer Success Michelle Coull to discuss SEO strategies for cinemas.

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Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet

Episode 268 – January 16, 2025

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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ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich

Episode 267 – January 9, 2025

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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Previous episodes

NATO CA/NV President and CEO Todd Vradenburg | Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

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

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Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]
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Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel
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Remembering David Lynch | SEO Strategies for Cinemas
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Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet
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ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich
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