{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Boxoffice Podcast","title":"Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/44b4aa0b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3497,"description":"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.\n\nGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 \nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro\n00:31 Introduction to Guest: Joe Garrell of Western Film Services\n01:15 Box Office Recap: Latest Releases and Performances\n03:15 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations Discussion\n06:44 Analysis of Wicked’s Best Picture Nomination\n09:10 Major Snubs and Surprises in Oscar Nominations\n11:45 Discussion on the Future of the Academy Awards\n15:14 Robert Eggers Announces Werewolf Project\n18:30 New YA Adaptation: Children of Bone Announcement\n20:45 Paramount’s Upcoming Adaptation of Regretting You\n23:00 Animated Film Announcement: Oh, The Places You’ll Go\n25:12 A24’s Expanding Slate and Key Releases\n28:05 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date and Franchise Updates\n30:10 Revival of the Scary Movie Franchise\n34:00 Chris Pratt’s Thriller Mercy Rescheduled\n37:05 Feature Interview with Joe Garrell: Film Booking and Distribution\n39:15 How to Strategically Program Theaters for Different Markets\n43:10 The Role of Film Booking in Exhibition Success\n46:30 Growth of Independent Films in Theatrical Distribution\n50:00 Long-Term Box Office Predictions for 2025 and 2026","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}