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.
00:31 Introduction to Guest: Joe Garrell of Western Film Services
01:15 Box Office Recap: Latest Releases and Performances
03:15 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations Discussion
06:44 Analysis of Wicked’s Best Picture Nomination
09:10 Major Snubs and Surprises in Oscar Nominations
11:45 Discussion on the Future of the Academy Awards
15:14 Robert Eggers Announces Werewolf Project
18:30 New YA Adaptation: Children of Bone Announcement
20:45 Paramount’s Upcoming Adaptation of Regretting You
23:00 Animated Film Announcement: Oh, The Places You’ll Go
25:12 A24’s Expanding Slate and Key Releases
28:05 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date and Franchise Updates
30:10 Revival of the Scary Movie Franchise
34:00 Chris Pratt’s Thriller Mercy Rescheduled
37:05 Feature Interview with Joe Garrell: Film Booking and Distribution
39:15 How to Strategically Program Theaters for Different Markets
43:10 The Role of Film Booking in Exhibition Success
46:30 Growth of Independent Films in Theatrical Distribution
50:00 Long-Term Box Office Predictions for 2025 and 2026