In this week's episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer are joined by special guest Albert Lawrence to discuss the opening weekend for DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, which is poised to have the largest opening weekend for an R-rated film of all time. In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with Diane Feffer and Joel Davis of TOMA (Theatre Owners of Middle America) on the upcoming trade show CinéShow, taking place August 26-28.
What to Listen For
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:25 Host Introduction
- 00:47 Episode Overview
- 01:00 Panel Introduction
- 01:32 Funny Anecdote
- 02:00 Industry News
- 02:04 PLF Expansion
- 02:37 Regal's Recovery
- 03:00 National Cinema Day
- 05:00 Deadpool and Wolverine Predictions
- 05:32 Pre-Sales and Marketing
- 06:53 Sneaking into R-rated Movies
- 07:00 Personal Experiences
- 11:01 Movie Marketing Trends
- 16:00 Industry Expectations
- 17:00 Movie Forecasts
- 17:24 Counter Programming
- 18:30 PLF Screen Allocation
- 19:00 Twisters Performance
- 20:00 Upcoming Releases
- 22:00 Horizon's Rescheduling
- 23:00 November Slot Discussion
- 25:00 Marvel Cinematic Universe News
- 26:55 Avengers News
- 28:00 Comic-Con Hype
- 29:00 D23 Expo
- 31:00 Fall Movie Lineup
- 33:00 Sony's Spider-Man Movies
- 35:00 Superhero Movie Saturation
- 37:00 End of News Segment
- 38:00 Cine Show Interview Introduction
- 39:00 Interview with Joel Davis and Diane Peffer
- 42:00 Cine Show Event Details
- 44:00 Cine Show Panels and Topics
- 46:00 Awards at Cine Show
- 48:00 Trade Show Floor Highlights
- 49:00 New Vendors at Cine Show
- 51:00 Cine Show Closing Remarks
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The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!