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Cinema Spending: A Movie Business Podcast

Cinema Spending: A Movie Business Podcast

By David Thompson

Have you ever read a box office report and not understood what it really means? Join writer and movie business enthusiast David Thompson as he dives into the box office and helps listeners learn and understand more about the money moves in Hollywood. In less than one hour, you will catch up with the latest earnings and learn more about the future of movies and media.
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Summer 2024 Box Office Over/Unders with Scott Mendelson

Cinema Spending: A Movie Business PodcastMay 08, 2024

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Summer 2024 Box Office Over/Unders with Scott Mendelson

Summer 2024 Box Office Over/Unders with Scott Mendelson

David Thompson is joined by box office analyst Scott Mendelson to dive into some of the biggest expected openings this Summer.

May 08, 202401:08:39
Warner Bros. is Dominating 2024

Warner Bros. is Dominating 2024

David discusses the massive box office hits from Warner Bros. thus far in 2024 & discusses the Joker 2 potential following its trailer release.

Apr 17, 202415:38
Dune 2 Jump-Starts the 2024 Box Office

Dune 2 Jump-Starts the 2024 Box Office

Finally, a real performer at the 2024 box office: Dune: Part Two!

Mar 06, 202415:29
Madame Web Kills the Sony Universe

Madame Web Kills the Sony Universe

David discusses Madame Web's opening weekend box office performance and the possibility of Sony ending its spin-off universe after 2024.

Feb 21, 202421:51
The Future of Apple TV+

The Future of Apple TV+

David explores Apple TV+'s venture into movie theaters & seeks an answer for the studio's future plans.

Feb 07, 202414:02
Is the MCU Dead? (2023 Review)

Is the MCU Dead? (2023 Review)

David discusses the events of Marvel Studios in 2023. This is the first-ever scripted episode of Cinema Spending. Today's episode was also inspired by the Variety article "Marvel’s 2023 Highs and Lows: ‘Spider-Verse’ Triumph, Box Office Bombs, Jonathan Majors and More" by Jordan Moreau & Adam B. Vary.

Jan 24, 202405:46
Hollywood's Biggest Star: Tom Cruise

Hollywood's Biggest Star: Tom Cruise

David responds to all the latest Tom Cruise news and what the future holds for Warner Bros.

Jan 17, 202415:19
Are Rom Coms Back?

Are Rom Coms Back?

David discusses Anyone but You's box office success and the future of the genre in theaters.

Jan 17, 202416:04
Aquaman 2 Flops & Disney Loses 2023

Aquaman 2 Flops & Disney Loses 2023

David dives into the unsurprising box office results of Aquaman 2 and Universal defeating Disney at the worldwide box office in 2023.

Jan 03, 202421:60
Willy Wonka and the Box Office Factory

Willy Wonka and the Box Office Factory

David dives into the history of the Willy Wonka franchise in theaters then gives his prediction for Timothée Chalamet's new Wonka film.

Dec 13, 202314:44
2024 Box Office Predictions (Top 10)

2024 Box Office Predictions (Top 10)

10 Biggest Movies of 2024 Ranked by Box Office Earnings Potential: https://thedirect.com/article/movies-2024-box-office-earnings


Today, David predicts the Top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024!

Dec 06, 202328:10
Thanksgiving Box Office Report & Oppenheimer's Continued Success

Thanksgiving Box Office Report & Oppenheimer's Continued Success

David Thompson dives into the Thanksgiving box office report & Oppenheimer's booming Blu-ray business.

Nov 29, 202318:30
A Forgettable Fall at the Box Office

A Forgettable Fall at the Box Office

David Thompson dives into what has and hasn't worked during the 2023 fall season at the box office.

Nov 22, 202324:37
The Marvels Disaster, Hungry Games Prequel Preview, and Madame Web's Box Office Potential

The Marvels Disaster, Hungry Games Prequel Preview, and Madame Web's Box Office Potential

David Thompson dives into the worst opening weekend ever for the MCU, how the Hunger Games prequel could be a success, and if anyone will venture out to see Madame Web next Valentine's Day.

Nov 15, 202324:32
Is The Marvels Doomed? Plus The Legend of Zelda Movie

Is The Marvels Doomed? Plus The Legend of Zelda Movie

Cinema Spending is back with host David Thompson! This week, Marvel Studios returns with The Marvels, set to be the studio's biggest flop in years. A new age for video game movies is beginning with The Legend of Zelda live-action film announcement. Klein Felt joins to discuss whether it can be the next Nintendo movie to earn $1 Billion.


TIMECODES:

0:29 - The Marvels Preview

14:11 - Zelda Movie

Nov 08, 202332:49
Exciting Announcement Plus Lightyear's Continued Failings

Exciting Announcement Plus Lightyear's Continued Failings

Thank you all so much for your support since March of this year. It's been an incredible run and I can't wait to continue doing what I love. please subscribe over to The Direct Podcast.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5b2ltXXnPc1OovlX7I20JX?si=1afe417bfb404b42

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TIME CODES:

Announcement: 0:16

Box Office Report: 9:41

Jun 28, 202221:01
Will Superhero Movies Ever End? with Ethan Simmie

Will Superhero Movies Ever End? with Ethan Simmie

David is joined by 15 Minutes of Marvel's Ethan Simmie to discuss if superhero movies will ever lose their popularity. More specifically, if comic book movies will ever lose their mantel as the most reliable genre of box office earners. 

TIME CODES:

The End of Comic Book Movies with Ethan Simmie: 0:30

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Jun 20, 202244:09
Jurassic World 3 Roars at the Box Office

Jurassic World 3 Roars at the Box Office

In today's episode, David breaks down the box office report featuring a boring, bug-filled dinosaur movie, and Tom Cruise running victory laps all summer. 

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Jun 13, 202211:48
The State of Television in the 2020s with Brandon Katz

The State of Television in the 2020s with Brandon Katz

Happy Friday! David is joined by The Wrap's Brandon Katz to discuss all things television and (probably) wherever you're streaming the latest series. Is this the best time to be a TV consumer... ever? They dive into all that and more!

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TIME CODES:

Streaming, TV, and everything in between with Brandon Katz: 0:50

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Jun 10, 202230:11
What 'Top Gun: Maverick' Means for the Future of Legacy Sequels

What 'Top Gun: Maverick' Means for the Future of Legacy Sequels

In today's episode, David dives into the record-breaking second weekend of Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick. Then, he reveals what other movie franchisess could be poised for a huge box office haul if a legacy sequel were produced.

TIME CODES:

The Box Office Report: 1:00

Legacy Sequel Ideas: 9:44

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Jun 06, 202225:00
Top Gun: Maverick Soars at the Box Office and Movie Franchise Draft with Sam Hargrave

Top Gun: Maverick Soars at the Box Office and Movie Franchise Draft with Sam Hargrave

Happy Memorial Day! David dives straighty into the HUGE Top Gun: Maverick box office report. He breaks down what this means for Tom Cruise, Paramount, and the movie business as a whole.

Then, David is joined by The Direct's Sam Hargrave to do Cinema Spending's first-ever draft. In this hypothetical scenario, David and Sam are the head of two movie studios and get to pick ANY franchises or IP they want in hopes of making their business the most profitable.

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TIME CODES:

Top Gun: Maverick Box Office Report: 0:52

Movie Franchise Draft: 9:10

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May 30, 202239:04
Netflix Loses Its Crown with Sean Nyberg

Netflix Loses Its Crown with Sean Nyberg

David is joined by Sean Nyberg to discuss Netflix's fall, Disney+'s rise, and the looming threat of Warner Bros. Discovery. The Streaming Wars took a turn when Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers last month, who is the real top dog of streaming? They discuss.

Then, The Box Office Report is in, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is rolling, Firestarter can't light a spark, and official Top Gun: Maverick opening weekend box office predictions.

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TIME CODES:

The Streaming Wars with Sean Nyberg: 0:54

The Box Office Report and Predictions: 1:05:30

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May 23, 202201:13:13
The Shortest Episode of All-Time

The Shortest Episode of All-Time

David apologizes for this week's snafu and hopes to see you next week when he and Sean Nyberg discuss Netflix's failings, Disney's future, and the overarching Streaming Wars. Also, The Box Office Report! See you next week.

May 16, 202203:55
Doctor Strange 2 Box Office and the Return to Theaters with Kris Longfield

Doctor Strange 2 Box Office and the Return to Theaters with Kris Longfield

The Box Office Report is in and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a historic success. However, David questions whether it could've been even more of a box office all-timer. 

Then, David is joined by Fanthroplogy's head of research Kristen Longfield. They discuss the latest findings shown in 'Exhibition at a Crossroads Part II' about Casual moviegoers returning to the theaters and what factors will play into them staying for the foreseeable future.

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TIME CODES:

Doctor Strange 2 Box Office Report: 0:42

Fanthropology's Kris Longfield Interview: 10:08

'Exhibition at a Crossroads Part II' PDF: https://thequorum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Exhibition-At-A-Crossroads-2.pdf

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May 09, 202229:22
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Box Office Pre-Show with Liam Crowley

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Box Office Pre-Show with Liam Crowley

It's here. The week of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally upon us. David is joined by The Direct Podcast's Liam Crowley to predict what they believe MoM will make at the opening weekend box office and beyond. After discussing specifically Doctor Strange, the duo predicts which MCU films of 2022 (Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) will gross the most money.

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TIME CODES:

Doctor Strange Box Office Predictions: 0:42

MCU Movie Projections of 2022: 24:54

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May 02, 202245:58
A24's Future In Theaters with Ethan Simmie

A24's Future In Theaters with Ethan Simmie

Ethan Simmie from 24 Minutes of A24 joins David to discuss the studio's latest hit Everything Everywhere All At Once. They also dive into A24's box office past, distribution strategy, and where it fits in amongst the media giants.

Then, Sonic Soars, Dumpy Dumbledore, and Nicolas Cage. David breaks all of this down in the latest Box Office Report.

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TIME CODES:

A24 with Ethan Simmie: 1:06

The Box Office Report: 23:55

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Apr 26, 202231:33
Biggest Box Office Surprises of the 2010s with The B.O. Boys

Biggest Box Office Surprises of the 2010s with The B.O. Boys

From The B.O. Boys Podcast, Pat and Clayton join David for a new topic: Decade Decisions: Dud or Delight. They decide which film from each year of the 2010s was the biggest surprise, success or failure. Find out which film all three agreed upon! The Supreme Surprise! 

Then, Dumbledore dies (again), Sonic speeds to new heights, Morbius continues bleeding out, and Mark Wahlberg should've stuck to streaming. David breaks all of this down in the latest Box Office Report.

TIME CODES:

The Box Office Report: 0:59

Dud or Delight w/ B.O. Boys: 9:42

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Apr 18, 202201:25:57
Marvel Studios' Hollywood Impact and Streaming vs. Theaters with Tim Gettys

Marvel Studios' Hollywood Impact and Streaming vs. Theaters with Tim Gettys

Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys joins David to discuss Marvel's great impact on the moviegoing experience, navigating streaming vs. theaters in 2022, and the death of physical media. 

Then, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 dominates the box office while Morbius suffers a historic 2nd-weekend drop. David breaks all of this down in the latest Box Office Report.

TIME CODES:

Tim Gettys Discussion: 0:42

The Box Office Report: 52:28

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Apr 11, 202258:00
BONUS: Marvel Studios Marketing with Matt Roembke and Liam Crowley
Apr 07, 202232:08
What's The Future of Video Game Movies? with Klein Felt
Apr 04, 202248:56
Box Office History and Hollywood's Dirty Little Secret with Jeff Bock

Box Office History and Hollywood's Dirty Little Secret with Jeff Bock

Exhibitor Relations Co. Senior Media Analyst Jeff Bock joins David to discuss the box office. Not the latest earnings at the box office, but a deep dive into how it all works, Hollywood's little secret they want us to ignore, and what the future may hold for theaters.

Then, The Lost City revives a demographic at the opening weekend box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home makes history, and The Batman continues to get fans into theaters. David breaks all of this down in the latest Box Office Report.

TIME CODES:

How the Box Office Works with Jeff Bock: 0:40

The Box Office Report: 29:44

Post Credits Rant: 36:25

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Mar 28, 202237:42
BONUS: Sports Broadcasting and the Movie Business: What's the connection?

BONUS: Sports Broadcasting and the Movie Business: What's the connection?

David breaks down the latest news in NFL broadcasting. Troy Aikman and Joe Buck leave Fox for a payday at ESPN and Al Michael's joins Amazon's first year of exclusively owning Thursday Night Football.

How's this related to movie business? Tune in to find out.

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Mar 24, 202216:19
What is MoviePass 2.0? with Matt Roembke
Mar 21, 202201:03:39
Variable Ticket Pricing: What's the Truth?

Variable Ticket Pricing: What's the Truth?

Welcome to the first episode of Cinema Spending. David dives into the latest news that AMC Theaters are charging more for Robert Pattinson's The Batman on today's show. Is this a new revelation? How does this affect the box office? Why should we embrace this concept as film fans?

All of these questions and more will be answered on today's show!

Additionally, The Batman grossed an impressive second-weekend haul in theaters and Tom Holland's Uncharted is the sneaky success of 2022. David breaks down the latest in The Box Office Report.

TIME CODES:

Variable Ticket Pricing: 2:52

The Box Office Report: 27:05

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Mar 14, 202233:54