Podcasts TV Boxoffice Podcast Barbenheimer, New Cineworld Leadership, & Malco's Larry Etter

Barbenheimer, New Cineworld Leadership, & Malco's Larry Etter

Published: July 20, 2023, 7 a.m.

This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Russ Fischer and Chad Kennerk to go over the potential impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike on exhibition, the new leadership at Cineworld, and preview the opening weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer. In the feature segment, Malco’s Larry Etter joins to share highlights from the NAC Expo in Memphis, bringing insights from the world of cinema F&B. 

 

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What to Listen For

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:50 Proposed new executives at Cineworld
  • 04:29 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike
  • 17:39 Weekend box office numbers
  • 22:20 Pay-it-forward paying scheme
  • 27:36 Theater Camp opening weekend
  • 29:35 National Association of Concessionaires 2023 convention
  • 33:00 Alcohol and special drinks 
  • 36:24 Full service food and beverage in theaters
  • 40:42 A different take on hand to mouth food
  • 44:57 How has the architecture of the concession stand influenced consumer behaviors?