{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Boxoffice Podcast","title":"Canal+ Buys UGC | CONJURING Delivers Best Global Horror Opening Weekend of All Time","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59cc3a53\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2259,"description":"This week on the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review The Conjuring: Last Rites, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Caught Stealing while breaking down box office results and previewing upcoming releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. They also discuss the shifting release calendar through 2027 before Daniel sits down with Julien Marcel, CEO of Cine Group and publisher of Boxoffice Pro France, to unpack Canal+’s acquisition of UGC and its impact on French and global exhibition.\n\nGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 \n\nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro \n01:01 Movie Recaps: Conjuring Last Rites & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale\n03:59 Review of Caught Stealing (Austin Butler)\n07:02 Box Office Results: Conjuring Last Rites Record-Breaking Debut\n12:01 Hamilton Finally Hits Theaters\n15:03 Upcoming Release Preview: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle\n18:17 Anime Momentum: Chainsaw Man & Sony’s Strategy\n19:19 Release Calendar Shifts (2026–2027: Paw Patrol, Superman, Bluey, Star Wars, Spider-Verse, Shrek 5)\n22:43 Summer 2027 Tentpole Lineup\n23:39 Sponsor Message\n24:02 Interview with Julien Marcel (UGC & Canal+ Deal)\n25:02 UGC’s Role in French Exhibition & Distribution\n26:18 Canal+ Background & Strategic Integration\n28:18 French Media Windows & Canal+ Influence\n30:00 Fragmented Ecosystem & Succession in French Exhibition\n33:02 Outlook: French/US Pipelines, Cinema Innovation & Challenges","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}