TOY STORY 5 Sets a Franchise Record | HeyLED’s Kenny Chow [Presented By HeyLED]
Episode 351 – June 25, 2026
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest exhibition news from CineEurope 2026 and recap Toy Story 5’s record-breaking weekend. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Kenny Chow, the chief technology officer of Timewaying, to discuss the company’s full line of DCI certified LED screens, including their Acoustic Transparent and Front Maintenance series.
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CineEurope Preview | Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez [Presented By Lumma]
Episode 350 – June 18, 2026
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover recent acquisitions in the exhibition space, including Kinepolis acquiring 13 U.S. Showcase Cinemas and CMX Cinemas adding select IPIC Theaters locations to its Portfolio. They also address the statement released by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the closing of its investigation of the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Daniel reviews CineEurope 2026 with Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez.
The Evolution of Spielberg’s Alien Films | DISCLOSURE DAY Screenwriter David Koepp
Episode 349 – June 11, 2026
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Max Evry, author of the upcoming book Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (October 6, now available for pre-order), to discuss Spielberg’s alien encounters, including his latest—Universal Pictures’ Disclosure Day. Then in the feature segment, in advance of the film’s June 12 release, Daniel talks to Disclosure Day screenwriter David Koepp.
BACKROOMS and OBSESSION Combine for Massive Weekend | Hormel on Expanded Menu Options at the Concession Stand [Presented by Hormel Foodservice]
Episode 348 – June 04, 2026
In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchene cover the stellar opening weekend for A24’s BACKROOMS and the surging demand for Focus Features’ OBSESSION. In our forecasting segment, Romeo Duchene offers the latest tracking for Paramount’s SCARY MOVIE (2026) and Amazon MGM’s MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. In our feature segment, Rebecca Pahle is joined by Hormel’s Tim Bortner and Beth Fehrenbacher (HormelFoodservice.com) for a look at the latest expanded menu options available at the concession stand.
BACKROOMS Tracking as Biggest Box Office Surprise of the Year | Jacob Burns Film Center Celebrates 25 Years [Presented by Hormel Foodservice]
Episode 347 – May 28, 2026
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchêne break down a stronger-than-expected Memorial Day weekend at the box office, including the opening performance of Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, the continued breakout success of Obsession, and the surprising early tracking for A24’s internet horror phenomenon Backrooms. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Mary Jo Cecil, Brandon Schenkman, and Eric Hynes of the Jacob Burns Film Center about the organization’s 25th anniversary, its role as a community-driven cultural hub in Westchester County, and how filmmaker conversations, education programs, and curated theatrical experiences continue to shape the future of independent cinema.
Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Box Office Preview | RealD CEO Elizabeth Frank [Presented by RealD and Hormel Foods]
Episode 346 – May 21, 2026
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchenne to discuss the box office potential of this weekend’s Memorial Day slate, including new releases Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and I Love Boosters as well as holdovers Obsession, Michael, and The Devil Wears Prada 2. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Elizabeth Frank, CEO of RealD, about the evolution of the premium format and its current resurgence.
Previous episodes
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest exhibition news from CineEurope 2026 and recap Toy Story 5’s record-breaking weekend. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Kenny Chow, the chief technology officer of Timewaying, to discuss the company’s full line of DCI certified LED screens, including their Acoustic Transparent and Front Maintenance series.
