{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Boxoffice Podcast","title":"UKCA 2025 Conference Preview | 'Novocaine' Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/09dd1555\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3295,"description":"In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s upcoming releases and the recent re-release of Purple Rain in Dolby Cinema at AMC. Chad talks to Dan Berk and Robert Olson, the directors behind Paramount Pictures’ Novocaine, which hits theaters March 14th. Then Daniel is joined by the UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp to discuss the UKCA’s annual conference, taking place on March 18th-19th.\n\nGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 \nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro\n01:00 Off-Peak Movie Success: Purple Rain Re-Release\n03:00 This Weekend’s Movie Releases\n05:00 The Appeal of Novocaine: A Pain-Free Action Comedy\n06:07 Interview: Novocaine Directors Dan Burke and Robert Olson\n14:02 The Return of Character-Driven Action Films\n16:00 The Deeper Message: Embracing Differences\n18:05 Experiencing Novocaine in 4DX\n19:15 The Unexpected Importance of Pie in Novocaine\n21:10 Reflecting on the Directors’ Journey\n23:20 Formative Moviegoing Experiences\n25:00 UK Cinema Industry Outlook with Phil Clapp\n27:05 Addressing Industry Challenges\n29:10 Engaging Young Audiences\n32:20 Learning from Wicked’s Box Office Success\n35:00 Cross-Industry Marketing Lessons\n37:10 Enhancing the Cinema Experience on a Budget\n40:00 The Future of Cinema Technology\n42:10 AI in Cinema: A Growing Conversation\n46:00 Subscription Models for Small Cinemas\n50:00 Sustainability in the Cinema Industry","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jfj-6olCiM5xZcoUMFwgIgkcUp7lMj8CNCU4wQy8bRc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg1NzYvMTU4NDQ4/MzMxNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}