April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

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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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 Sneak Peek Showcase Plans

03:00 Sinners: Box Office and Audience Reaction

04:09 Upcoming A24 Comedy with Tim Robinson

05:00 New Release Dates: Song Song Blue & Star Wars

07:00 Star Wars: Starfighter and Avengers Updates

09:10 Franchise Expectations in the Modern Era

10:00 India Blockbuster Tuesdays: Discount Days Driving Traffic

11:10 Until Dawn: Movie Marathon Marketing Stunt

13:10 Box Office Projections & April Preview

17:13 New Segment Wrap-Up

18:30 Interview: David Ong, Arts Alliance Media

24:00 The Role of TMS & AI in Modern Cinemas

26:00 Sustainability and Laser Technology Trends

27:00 Software Integration, Data, and Future Tech

28:45 Find Your Freedom Campaign

30:20 Programmatic Advertising & Community Partnerships

33:00 Open Platforms and Industry Collaboration