This week Paul and Mike examine the Post-Thanksgiving Weekend and put the numbers into historical context. A violent Santa and vintage Neil Young are under the spotlight as well as the importance of event cinema to theaters. They also take a look ahead to AVATAR: THE WAY OF THE WATER and what is shaping up to be James Cameron’s biggest opening of all time and debate over what is the greatest 3D movie of all-time.
Paul & Mike, after a one month hiatus, are back with a quick 20 minute feast of Thanksgiving and holiday box office bites including a recap of a very crowded Thanksgiving frame and a look ahead into the December movie marketplace.
This week Paul and Mike are live in front of the Showeast convention as they review the box office year to date. They are then joined by Neon's Elissa Federoff or B&B Theatres Brock Bagby to discuss the current state of the industry along with the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
A Swift-centric special episode finds Paul & Mike pondering this weekend’s results with a clear front runner for the top spot on the chart. TAYLOR SWIFT / THE ERAS TOUR is already taking the box office by storm with massive pre-sales and the potential for a blockbuster style $100M plus domestic debut. With no clear comps for the Swift film, the entire industry is playing the speculation game, but no question the real winner here are the movie theaters whose relevance and revenue generating power are on full display this weekend.
This week Paul and Mike discuss how, despite a down weekend, 2023 continues to bounce back nicely. They also discuss the impact that the WGA settlement may have on the release schedule and on the overall box office for the year.
This week Paul & Mike discuss the never ending appeal of the horror genre, the chances of a $9B+ domestic year and the electrifying effect that the "Taylor Swift Eras Tour" movie will have on the box office.
In this episode Paul & Mike discuss National Cinema Day and the impact it had on the weekend. They look at what made Summer 2023 a $4 Billion bonanza at the box office and how will the industry hold on to the momentum in light of release schedule challenges. They also have breaking news about a live podcast that is coming up!
Paul and Mike return after a two week hiatus to begin a new chapter of bi-weekly episodes and what an explosive weekend to ring in this new podcast era. After many weeks and countless tweets, the same day debuts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” set off a chain reaction of moviegoing for the ages and we are there to breakdown the data, the coverage and the long term implications of this historic weekend for movie theaters.
This week Paul and Mike discuss the ebb and flow of a normal box office cycle and why this past week was pretty typical. They also take a look at why is so important to keep expectations in check when projecting opening weekend box office. They wrap up the show by looking ahead to a busy July and August at the multiplex.
Paul and Mike are joined by Sarah Timlick, Director of Sales Distribution & Development at Elevation Pictures to join in on the box office recap fun and then as an interviewee to offer expert insights on the Canadian movie landscape, her love of pop culture and movies with a special nod to “The Godfather.”
In addition to looking back over another Transforming Summer Box Office Weekend, Paul and Mike are joined by Alamo Drafthouse Chief of Staff and Strategy and Will Rogers Board President, Heather Morgan. Heather discusses her career path, what makes Alamo so unique in the Cinema Space and why Will Rogers is such an important charity.
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