In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Fathom Events' 3D re-release of Coraline, which earned $12.5M over the weekend, surpassing last year’s Fathom Events repertory release record. The team also reviews Alien: Romulus, which had a $42M opening weekend, slightly below expectations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Ray Nutt, the CEO of Fathom Events, to discuss event cinema, focusing on Fathom Events' diverse content offerings, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement.
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What to Listen For
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:00 Introduction of Fathom Events
- 03:00 Discussion on Alien Romulus Box Office
- 07:00 Overview of Upcoming Movie Releases
- 10:00 Success of Coraline 3D Re-release
- 13:00 Interview with Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events
- 17:00 Specialty Distribution and Event Cinema Trends
- 22:00 Faith-Based Films and Audience Engagement
- 27:00 Independent Filmmakers and Distribution Opportunities
- 31:00 Recap and Closing Remarks