In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.
What to Listen For
00:18 Preview of Dine-In Cinema Summit
01:05 Slow Box Office Weekend Overview
05:25 Lionsgate’s Upcoming Releases and Forecasts
08:00 National Popcorn Day Promotions Across Major Chains
12:00 Will Rogers Foundation’s Disaster Assistance Programs
13:23 Feature Segment: Interview with Matt and Amy Mater
14:05 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) Trends in Cinema
17:50 Challenges of Integrating FEC with Cinemas
20:30 Creative Use of Abandoned Retail Spaces
22:00 Kickoff Events for Dine-In Cinema Summit
23:45 AI Integration in Cinema Operations
26:10 Designing Efficient Dine-In Kitchens
27:45 Concurrent Programming at the Summit
30:10 Case Studies on Dine-In and FEC Models
32:30 Marketing Strategies for Cinema Operators
35:45 Integration of Gaming and Bowling in Cinemas
38:50 Technology and POS Systems for Cinemas