Breaking Down DC’s New Slate and the Highest-Grossing Films of 1997

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle discuss AMC’s controversial new dynamic pricing decision before breaking down Warner Bros.’ plans for their new universe of DC Comics films. In the feature segment, Fischer and Daniel Loria break down the top movies–both financially and in terms of creative impact–of 1997, in honor of Titanic’s 25th anniversary re-release this weekend.

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Episode Resources:

• Warner Bros. and DC Studios Announce DC Universe Slate
• Super Bowl Weekend Box Office Forecast: Magic Mike’s Last Dance and Titanic‘s 25th Anniversary Re-Issue Will Try to Counter the Big Game
• AMC Theatres Unveils “Sightline at AMC” Variable Pricing Initiative

What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:15 AMC’s dynamic pricing tiered program
• 06:01 DC Studios
• 16:58 Release dates
• 22:36 Magic Mike’s Last Dance
• 24:21 Going back to 1997
• 26:08 Tomorrow Never Dies
• 28:57 My Best Friend’s Wedding
• 31:05 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
• 33:51 Good Will Hunting
• 37:00 As Good As It Gets
• 39:33 Air Force One
• 42:19 Liar Liar
• 43:40 The Lost World: Jurassic Park
• 44:59 Men in Black
• 52:00 Other notable 1997 films
• 01:06:10 Titanic