Ticket to Ride

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.
 
 

This week Paul and Mike discuss the amazing debut of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE and they examine what makes the SPIDER-MAN Franchise one of the most beloved in all of film history. They also discuss what to expect in the coming weeks from some of the most anticipated films of the summer and also spend some time discussing real life superhero Bruce Willis. 

Paul and Mike discuss the dominance of “The Little Mermaid” over Memorial weekend and the importance of having a diverse slate of films (including four other notable newcomers) that along with the holdovers collectively represented a ‘something for everyone’ lineup of films in the Top 10. 

This week Paul and Mike are joined by Cinema Foundation President and NATO Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jackie Brenneman who discuss the impact that movie theatres make not only in regards to film but to communities as well.  They also discuss the challenges that the industry has recently faced and the opportunities that lie ahead.  Paul and Mike also discuss the longevity of the FAST AND FURIOUS franchise and what the overall Summer Box Office may mean for the year 2023.

This week Paul and Mike discuss the strong second weekend hold of GOTG Vol 3 and how that is a pure reflection of audience enthusiasm for this well-reviewed film. The hosts also talk about indie film successes this past weekend and look ahead to “Fast X” and “The Little Mermaid” that are on the way in the month of May. 

This week Paul and Mike discuss the summer movie season as it kicks off with the debut of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” adding yet another $100M opening to the MCU track record and the prospects for what could be a return to the glory days of a $4B summer for movie theaters with an amazing lineup of films on the horizon.  

In Part 2 of this special episode, Paul & Mike take on a topic so big it required its own franchise. Listen in as the pair run through the highlights of an incredible week in Las Vegas while taking an in-depth look at each of the studio presentations, industry buzz and notable revelations that happened at the Super Bowl for movie theaters that is CinemaCon. 

In Part 1 of this special episode, Paul & Mike take on a topic so big it requires a sequel as they run through the highlights of an incredible week in Las Vegas while taking an in-depth look at each of the studio presentations, industry buzz and notable revelations that happened at the Super Bowl for movie theaters that is CinemaCon. 

In episode 23 of the Ticket to Ride podcast, Paul & Mike are live from the CinemaCon's Tuesday Night Poolside Party to breakdown the first couple of days of a statement convention where the studios are bringing the goods. They are joined by a couple of surprise guests including CinemaCon Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser. 

This week Paul & Mike (aka Mario & Luigi) are spellbound by the historic second weekend hold of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" as it races toward membership in the 'billion-dollar club' while being equally impressed by the incredible diversity of genres represented on the movie marquee this past weekend. Meanwhile, as the industry prepares for next week's movie industry Superbowl that is the CinemaCon movie convention in Las Vegas, the pair discuss the YTD domestic box office tally that continues to mushroom week after week.

This week Paul and Mike discuss not only the tremendous record setting opening for SUPER MARIO BROS: THE MOVIE, but the over performance of the entire marketplace in general. In addition to SUPER MARIO, they discuss the success of AIR along with the great playability of both JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 and DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HERO AMONG THIEVES.  They also take a look at the year to date and what that might mean for the box office year of 2023.