Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest headlines in theatrical exhibitions and preview the Christmas season box office. In the feature segment, the Cinema Foundation’s Executive Director, Bryan Braunlich, joins to talk about plans for the @ the Movies campaign—bringing four moviegoing—themed events to cinemas nationwide in 2025 to encourage habitual moviegoing.
What to Listen For
00:20 Discussion on Cinema Activations and Promotions
01:00 Christmas Box Office Preview Overview
02:17 Weekend Box Office Recap: Craven the Hunter and Lord of the Rings Anime
06:28 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Box Office Forecast
07:57 Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel Expectations
09:03 Overview of Christmas Day Releases
09:33 Focus Features’ Nosferatu and Searchlight’s A Complete Unknown
11:28 Tracking and Projections for Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown
12:42 Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside Biopic Discussion
14:18 Marketing Strategies for Christmas Releases
15:15 Amazon MGM and CinemaCon Updates
16:55 Wicked’s Sing-Along Screenings Announcement
18:21 Fathom Events Rebranding as Fathom Entertainment
20:27 UK Audience Development Initiative Escapes
22:52 Cinema Foundation’s At the Movies Campaign Overview
25:00 January National Popcorn Day Plans
28:52 Sneak Peek Saturday: Summer 2025 Previews
34:26 August Date Night at the Movies Details
37:12 November Family Day at the Movies Plans