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The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!
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A bi-weekly podcast devoted to infamous examples of failed film-franchise starters. In a Hollywood landscape dominated by giant tentpole movies, not all attempted franchises can succeed. Many intended first entries of a series fail to generate the planned sequels due to low box office, poor judgement, or, simply put... utter incompetence. This show is a celebration of (or perhaps a memorial for) those failures, as hosts Trev and Chris dissect what went wrong with these cinematic misfires. @F ...
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Blockbuster Pick-ems

ArcRebel Productions

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The fiercest film competition on the internet! Four, self-proclaimed, film gurus attempt to predict the top 5 highest grossing films in the box office week by week. Play along at home and listen in every Thursday.
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Interested in what the Geekly Download will offer? Here’s our breakdown of a regular week: Monday and Wednesday: Gaming News, New Releases Tuesday: Movie News and Rumors, DVD/Blu-Ray Releases and Box Office Info Thursday: Nintendo, Mobile Games, Apps and News Friday: MMO, Tech and News Be ready for occasional information on cosplay, cons, and e-Sports!
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Cinema Sesh

AJ Hamilton/Jay Salahi

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Spoiler-filled podcast where we review, breakdown and attempt to provide film-making insight about your favorite films. Join voice actor AJ Hamilton and director Jay Salahi in the Sesh and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @cinemasesh.
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Entertainment news that’s entertaining! Let’s talk and laugh about TV, Movies, Music, Tech & Life. I’m cohost of the "TV Channeling" podcast, a comedy writer & an @midnight Hashtag War winner. Follow me if you want to laugh!
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On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene share the latest box office forecast. Then, Russ Fischer joins Daniel for a Mad Max film history review in line with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s upcoming release. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Re…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 59: The Fly (1986) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Fly (1986) - Movie Matters Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiment…
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On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend performance of The Fall Guy and the 25th Anniversary re-release of Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace. In the Boxoffice Pro weekend forecast segment, guest analyst Jeremy Wooster of The Wrap discusses 20th Century Studios’ upcomin…
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May is here, and that means it's time for "Summer Sweeps," a five-episode look at failed cinematic adaptations of classic television series. First up, The Avengers. No, not those Avengers! We're talking about the 1998 attempted-blockbuster, starring Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, and Sean Connery, based on the cult-classic British spy action-comedy se…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 58: An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. An American Werewolf in London (1981) Synopsis: Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a were…
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On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and the Box Office Company’s Romeo Duchene discuss The Fall Guy box office forecast. In the feature segment, Daniel, Russ, Rebecca, and Chad give us a sneak peek of May movies preview. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Epis…
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On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and the Box Office Company’s Romeo Duchene cover the latest insights and this weekend’s wide release, director Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, starring Zendaya. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Brett King, the CEO of CineTrain, a digital platform that facilitates employee training…
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"Evil Easter" concludes, with a look at 2013's Evil Dead...uhhh, remake? Reboot? Re-imagining? Look, whatever you want to call it, it's another movie where a bunch of kids in a cabin get murdered by demonic forces, okay? The question is, without the franchise's beloved, iconic leading man, Bruce Campbell, and with series director Sam Raimi now just…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 57: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Synopsis: An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife while a married docu…
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Daniel and Rebecca recap the post-CinemaCon 2024 box office. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Greg Marcus, the CEO of the Marcus Theatres, from CinemaCon. Greg and Daniel discuss the Marcus Corporation's performance in 2023 and outlook for 2024, highlighting the circuit's strong finish despite concerns about a lack of big releases and the…
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Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad bring insights and highlights from the Paramount and Disney presentations at CinemaCon 2024. In the feature segment, we bring you highlights from the CinemaCon 2024 panel on promoting mid-budget films, moderated by NATO’s Michael O’Leary and including insights from B&B Theatres’ Brock Bagby, Focus Features’ Lisa Bunnell, N…
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Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad bring insights and highlights from the Angel Studios, Lionsgate, and Universal/Focus presentations at CinemaCon 2024. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Angel Studios EVP and Global Head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios.By Boxoffice Pro
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Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad are joined by Celluloid Junkie’s Sperling Reich recap the top highlights and insights from CinemaCon 2024’s opening day panels. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson, recipient of the CinemaCon 2024 NATO Marquee Award.By Boxoffice Pro
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Our "Evil Easter" month kicks off with Evilspeak, from 1981...or, uh, 1982. Look, we'll explain. All you need to know is this a Satanic Panic-fueled story of a bullied young cadet at a military academy who uses an Apple II computer to translate the Latin passages in a mysterious old book he finds, in the process allowing demonic forces to take over…
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Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad give us an overview of the highlights and insights from CinemaCon 2024 International Day. In the feature segment, Rebecca is joined by Searchlight Pictures’ Rebecca Kearey to discuss the value of CinemaCon as a platform for networking and industry collaboration is underscored, emphasizing its role in driving the global cin…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 56: The Terminator (1984) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Terminator (1984) Synopsis: A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the …
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Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad highlight what they expect from the studio presentations on this special preview edition of the Boxoffice Podcast’s CinemaCon 2024 series, brought to you by Tapos by Jacro. In our feature segment, Daniel interviews Cineworld CEO Eduardo Acuña and CJ 4DPLEX Americas CEO Don Savant. Give us your feedback on our podcast by ac…
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On this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office performance of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire before looking ahead to the opening weekend of the latest film in Warner Bros.’ Monsterverse. In the feature segment, Loria speaks with Matthew Liebman, Chief Production Innovation and Marketing …
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"Monster March Madness" concludes with our look at 2007's totally-normal-named Dragon Wars: D-War, the first South Korean film to receive a wide theatrical release in North America! Wow, with a fact like that, it must be something special, right? Well, yeah, sorta...just not in the way you might think. Join us as we discuss the film's, uh, interest…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 55: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Synopsis: A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss a trio of outside-the-box initiatives introduced by AMC to supplement traditional studio programming; the pair also discuss the opening weekend potential of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, opening this weekend from Sony. In the feature segment, Loria speaks with …
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In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle give a snippet of the recently concluded Academy Awards. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews Sundance Director Eugene Hernandez on the success of this year’s festival and how the organization has remained a bridge between artists and the audience. Give us…
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We're kicking off "Monster March Madness," a month dedicated to giant monster movies, with one of the biggest movies (literally) we've looked at yet, the first American attempt at adapting Godzilla as a Hollywood blockbuster. The Japanese Godzilla series is one of the longest-running, most successful film franchises in cinema history. So what could…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 54: Risky Business (1983) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Risky Business (1983) Synopsis: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of h…
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In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office success of Dune: Part Two, and the unique marketing strategies employed, particularly the creation of a distinctive popcorn bucket that went viral. Daniel and Rebeccas also interview key figures in the film's distribution and marketing, e…
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In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle talks about the latest quarterly earnings reports in the world of theatrical exhibition. For the feature segment, Rachel speaks with Vue International’s Tim Richards to talk about the use of AI in film programming and marketing. Give us your feedback on our pod…
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"FRIENDruary" concludes, with our look at the 2018 robotic-dog movie that we swear actually exists! No, really! Based on a Kickstarter-funded short film, A.X.L. is yet another movie that combines robo-dogs with the gritty world of off-road motorbike racing. But even if you're sick of that old chestnut, maybe you'll like it more with a little helpin…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 53: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Synopsis: A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed…
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In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over recent cinema industry news and box office results–including the varied performances of Bob Marley: One love and Madame Webb—before Loria speaks with Wouter D'Oosterlinck, Goran Stojmenovik, and Peter Janssens of Barco in advance of their receipt of a t…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s Super Bowl box office and break down all the major trailers from the big game. In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Annelise Holyoak, the national director of marketing for Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, about their partnership with CitySwoon to …
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We're kicking off "FRIENDruary" with a look at Paul Rudd's "favorite" movie, 1988's Mac & Me. Both a shameless rip-off of Steven Spielberg's E.T. AND a shameless fast-food commercial disguised as a movie, Mac & Me is that special sort of crazy that only Hollywood in the 80s could give us. Over the years, it's developed quite the cult following, but…
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle talk about the infamous Dune popcorn bucket. In the feature segment, Daniel chats with Cinergy’s Nathan Hunstable and Traci Hanlon to talk about the benefits of a subscription program for cinema entertainment centers. Give us your feedback on our podcast by acc…
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, cohosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the lowest-grossing week since September 2023, including a run-down of the films that received the coveted “Oscar bump” after being nominated last week. The pair then discuss rumors that car manufacturer Tesla is getting into the drive-in business in Los…
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The "New Year's Punishment Party" concludes, with our look at 2008's Punisher: War Zone, Frank Castle's final big-screen adventure (to date). In the wake of 2004's Punisher film, attempts were made to create a sequel starring Thomas Jane, but over time the project evolved into a brand-new reboot with a different (and controversial) director, differ…
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, cohosts Rebecca Pahle and Daniel Loria discuss this year’s Oscar nominations. In the feature segment, sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks, Loria speaks with Matt and Amy Mader, organizers of the Dine In Cinema Summit, about what can be expected from this year’s event. Give us your feedback on our …
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Sperling Reich explore the evolution of cinema technology. They cover the transition from xenon to laser projectors, the challenges faced by Alamo Drafthouse with Sony Digital Cinema, the rise and setbacks of LED screens, and the standardization of immersive audio with IAB. They also discus…
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The "New Year's Punishment Party" continues, as we take a look at the second big-screen Punisher adaptation, from 2004, starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta. Made as the character was enjoying a second-wave of popularity in the comics world, and produced right on the cusp of the incoming box-office and cultural dominance of comic-book movies, The…
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 52: Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the status of Let's Talk - Movies as well as the other original shows from Just Curious Media which: include Let's Talk - Cobra Kai, That's A Crime, Dog Gone, and Let's Talk - JAWS. Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Recorded: 01-09-24 Stu…
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In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle do a year-in-review breakdown of the top six highest-grossing studios domestically: Universal, Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, and Lionsgate. The pair assess the hits and misses for each studio and what lessons can be taken from the underperformance of k…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer discuss the films slated to debut in 2024 and other potential titles to come to theaters later this year, as well as early predictions on which titles have the highest chance to become a top grosser hit. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: ht…
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Failure to Franchise is kicking off 2024 with our "New Year's Punishment Party!" No, it's not a weird S&M thing, ya freaks! Instead, we're spending January looking at not one, not two, but three failed attempts to start a movie franchise based on one of Marvel Comics most popular (and problematic) characters, Frank Castle, AKA the violent vigilante…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer take a look back at this year’s high grossing box office films including the one of the biggest box office surprise hits, Taylor Swift’s ERAs Tour coming to theaters and the unanticipated success of Barbie and Oppenheimer as well as films that didn’t ma…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene discuss last weekend’s box office—including a strong performance from Warner Bros.’ family title Wonka. Without a major global blockbuster to finish out the year, the trio also discusses the wide variety of releases and counterp…
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The third annual "Failure to Franchise Presents Trev and Chris-Mas" wraps up (see what I did there?) with a look at 1999's The Thomas Crown Affair, a remake of the 1968 classic heist movie starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. This time around, the titular main character is played by Pierce Brosnan, taking a break from his then current role as J…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—and how a slim slate is leaving room for international releases, like #1 finisher The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One, to draw in audiences. The trio also discusses this year’s Golden Globe nominations and Disn…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—dominated by the concert film Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé–before looking ahead with updated forecasts on some of the biggest releases of December. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks with Frank Rodriguez, formerly …
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The Third Annual "Failure to Franchise Presents: Trev & Chris-Tmas" kicks off with Trev's present for Chris - a critically acclaimed but audience-ignored neo-noir comic crime-thriller from a celebrated screenwriter and starring two beloved movie stars. So why the heck did The Nice Guys sink like a fish at the box office in 2016? We're here to try t…
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In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Chad Kennerk discuss the Thanksgiving Frame, including the surprise performance of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Disney’s struggle to capture holiday moviegoers with their latest animated musical Wish. Give us your feedback on our podcast …
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Let's Talk - Movies Episode 51: Napoleon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Napoleon, the new Ridley Scott movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, and much more. Synopsis: An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the…
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