A Record Memorial Day Frame | KARATE KID: LEGENDS Director Jonathan Entwistle
Episode 291 – May 29, 2025
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures.
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Memorial Day Box Office Preview | CineLATAM
Episode 290 – May 22, 2025
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Final Destination Bloodlines and the potential record-breaking Memorial Day weekend ahead—led by the release of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine to discuss the rebrand and relaunch of its annual ShowEast convention as CineLATAM—a new event focused on bringing together the Latin American cinema industry.
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Episode 289 – May 15, 2025
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Paul John Anderson, the director of Omniplex Cinema Group, to discuss the growth and evolution of the Ireland-based cinema chain, which has been owned by the Anderson family for three generations.
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Trump Proposes Movie Tariffs | Angel Studios Slate Preview with Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by SURVIVAL IN SPACE]
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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring more productions back to America. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Brandon Purdie, Angel Studios’ executive vice president and global head of theatrical distribution & brand development, to preview the Angel Studios slate.
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May Movie Preview | Connecting Drive-In Cinemas with the RV Travel Community [Brought to you by Harvest Hosts]
Episode 287 – May 1, 2025
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Harvest Hosts, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s release of Thunderbolts* and preview the biggest movies coming to theaters this May. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about the company’s membership club for RV enthusiasts, which includes unique overnight stays at drive-in theater locations.
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April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]
Episode 286 – April 24, 2025
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including The Cinema Foundation’s Sneak Peek Showcase, Warner Bros.’ Sinners, A24’s The Legend of Ochi and upcoming Friendship. They also highlight the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter in May 2027 and this weekend’s release of Sony Pictures/Screen Gems’ Until Dawn, which offered a $5,000 grand prize in a dusk to dawn screening competition. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to David Ong, the Chief Commercial Officer at Arts Alliance Media (AAM).
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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
00:50 Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $325M
02:03 AMC, Regal, Cinemark & Marcus Report Record Attendance and Revenue
05:34 Q2 Surge Compared to Q1 Performance
06:24 New Releases: Bring Her Back & Karate Kid Legends Preview
07:32 Revisiting the Original Karate Kid (1984) & Its Cultural Impact
10:03 Sequels, Legacy Characters & Franchise Evolution
13:46 Music, Nostalgia, and the Soundtracks That Defined the Era
15:47 Reflections on The Next Karate Kid & 2010 Reboot with Jackie Chan
17:48 Cobra Kai’s Rise from YouTube Red to Netflix Success
19:37 Opening Forecast for Karate Kid Legends ($28–$35M)
20:43 Disney Shifts Avengers Dates to Christmas 2026 & 2027
23:42 Paramount Moves TMNT 2, Airbender, Paw Patrol Release Dates
25:26 Animation Timelines & Spider-Verse Comparisons
28:01 Jackie Chan Film Influence (Drunken Master)
29:01 Behind-the-Scenes: Cast Stunts, New York Filming & Theater Experience
31:06 First Movie Memory: The Jungle Book & Early Cinema Visits
32:28 Final Thoughts on the Theater Experience & Reboot Spirit
