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
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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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2025 Box Office Preview
Episode 266 – January 2, 2025
Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk are on this week’s panel to discuss the biggest films coming to theaters in 2025. Our quarter-by-quarter breakdown includes analysis on the most important movies and holiday weekends for exhibition, as well as our picks for potential break-outs at the box office.
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2024 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Hits, Misses, and Moments in Theatrical Exhibition
Episode 265 – December 26, 2024
Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review all the biggest stories, trends, hits, and misses from 2024 at the box office.
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Christmas Box Office Preview | The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich
Episode 264 – December 19, 2024
Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest headlines in theatrical exhibitions and preview the Christmas season box office. In the feature segment, the Cinema Foundation’s Executive Director, Bryan Braunlich, joins to talk about plans for the @ the Movies campaign—bringing four moviegoing—themed events to cinemas nationwide in 2025 to encourage habitual moviegoing.
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The Cinema Foundation Announces ‘@ the Movies’ | NICKEL BOYS Director RaMell Ross
Episode 263 – December 12, 2024
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 announcement of CinemaCon’s NATO Marquee Award, which is set to honor Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble, and NATO’s rebranded National Cinema Day into the campaign At the Movies. In the feature segment, Daniel sits down with Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross to explore the challenges of adapting a celebrated novel and the significance of the theatrical experience.
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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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What to Listen For
00:18 Preview of Dine-In Cinema Summit
01:05 Slow Box Office Weekend Overview
05:25 Lionsgate’s Upcoming Releases and Forecasts
08:00 National Popcorn Day Promotions Across Major Chains
12:00 Will Rogers Foundation’s Disaster Assistance Programs
13:23 Feature Segment: Interview with Matt and Amy Mater
14:05 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) Trends in Cinema
17:50 Challenges of Integrating FEC with Cinemas
20:30 Creative Use of Abandoned Retail Spaces
22:00 Kickoff Events for Dine-In Cinema Summit
23:45 AI Integration in Cinema Operations
26:10 Designing Efficient Dine-In Kitchens
27:45 Concurrent Programming at the Summit
30:10 Case Studies on Dine-In and FEC Models
32:30 Marketing Strategies for Cinema Operators
35:45 Integration of Gaming and Bowling in Cinemas
38:50 Technology and POS Systems for Cinemas
