Podcast #1182: The US Movie Box Office - An analysis
Release Date: 01/03/2025
HDTV Rewind Episode #4: Tips for Buying Speakers and Wireless Surrounds
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On this week’s show we go back to the second week of May 2007 where we look give you some tips on buying speakers that still hold true today. We also look at wireless speakers and read a couple of emails from back then.
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Podcast #1200: The History of Color Television in the United States
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On this week’s show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: The History of Color Television in the United States We received an email from a listener with a link to a YouTube video called . It's a long video but an extremely informative presentation that takes a fascinating and detailed look at early color TV programming. Watch it if you get a chance.You can skip through parts of it because it's four hours long. This week we thought...
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HDTV Rewind Episode #3: 10 Things About Sound and Costco
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On this week’s show we go back to May of 2007 where we look at an article titled: 10 things about sound but were afraid to ask as well as revisiting a trip to Costco. We also look at the news and email of the day.
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Podcast #1199: TV Renewal Scorecard
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On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: TV Renewal Scorecard Each TV season we highlight the upcoming TV season in September and then around the end of April we take a look at which shows are coming back. This list is provided by TV Line and can be found . The Scorecard does not include unscripted series. The eight levels in TVLine’s annual renewal scorecard are as follows: Officially renewed A sure thing A safe bet...
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HDTV Rewind Episode #2: Dolby Surround and More HD-DVD Fun
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In this episode we read some emails concerning mp3 bit rates and more on HDDVD. We also explain Dolby Surround. We finish with a TV Show Theme trivia game.
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Podcast #1198: Are You Satisfied With Your Streaming Providers?
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On this week’s show we ask, how satisfied are you with your streaming service providers? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: State of Streaming: Satisfaction with streaming providers (The Streamable) How are Americans really feeling about their streaming services? Recently, we surveyed nearly 1,500 cord-cutters to get a clearer picture of how people are watching, what they’re paying, and which services they are most satisfied with. The results reveal shifting habits in a saturated streaming market and point to what matters most as we speed...
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HDTV Rewind April 22 2007 Episode #1
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I thought it would be fun to go back and listen to a few episodes from the "old" days. Thanks to Milton Scritsmier I now have access to our podcasts going back to 2007. Let me know if you would like me to continue
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Podcast #1197: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI?
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On this week’s show we look at a technology that could end HDMI. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI? Over 50 Chinese companies including Hisense and TCL have joined forces to back an HDMI alternative called GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). This new wired communication standard is designed to integrate multiple functionalities into a single cable, aiming to rival HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. The following are some key features: High Bandwidth for Data Transmission - GPMI Type-B:...
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Podcast #1196: Will AI Drive Home Automation into the Next Decade?
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On this week’s show look at five trends that are shaping home theaters in 2025 and we look at what will drive home automation into the next decade. Pulse we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Here are Five Trends Shaping Home Theater Experiences in 2025: 1. Immersive Audio Systems: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X continue to dominate, with more homes adopting multi-dimensional sound setups. Ceiling speakers and soundbars with upward-firing drivers are increasingly popular, creating a cinema-like audio bubble. 2. 8K Resolution Adoption: While 4K remains...
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Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays?
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On this week’s show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here's the proof Despite a decline in overall physical media sales, which dipped below $1 billion in 2024, there are signs of resilience and growth in specific sectors. Major retailers like Best Buy and Target are phasing out physical media, but Sony's announcement of a new Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, set for release in...
info_outlineOn this week’s show we look at whether we have seen peak streaming and we take an analytical look at the movie box office. We may have hit peak Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Netflix smashes records with NFL double-header and Beyoncé Bowl on Christmas Day
- LG’s Transparent OLED TV Is Now On Sale
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Streaming Slows to a Trickle in 2025
An embarrassment of riches awaits television and film audiences in 2025, as projects that were delayed by a Hollywood strike in 2023 reach the small and big screens at last. New instalments of “Avatar”, “Mission: Impossible” and “Captain America” will jostle for attention at the cinema. At home, viewers will settle down for more of “The White Lotus” and the final chapter of “Stranger Things”. Full article here (Subscription Required)
Movie Box Office Receipts - An Analysis
You may have heard us say that the movie theater business is in decline. With streaming services and short theatrical release windows people are not going to movie theaters. Here’s a look at the Box Office Numbers and what has been driving them. These numbers and data were found on Box Office Mojo by IMDB and are for the original US release. For comparisons the dollars have been adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars.
Top 5 Box Office Receipts:
Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release
- 2018 $11.8B $14.8 Black Panther
- 2016 $11.4 $15.0 Finding Dory
- 2019 $11.4 $14.1 Avengers:Endgame
- 2015 $11.1 $14.8 Jurassic World
- 2017 $11.0 $14.2 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Last Five Years Box Office Receipts:
Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release
2024 $8.5 $8.5 Inside Out
2023 $8.9 $9.2 Barbie
2022 $7.4 $8.0 Top Gun: Maverick
2021 $4.5 $5.2 Spider-Man: No Way Home
2020 $2.1 $2.56 Bad Boys for Life
Highest Receipts when adjusted for Inflation:
Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release
2010 $10.6 $15.4 Avatar (Number 1 Grossing movie of all time)
2009 $10.6 $15.4 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Original Star Wars:
1977 $443M $2.4B Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1980 $1,6 $6.1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1983 $2.7 $8.6 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
All Numbers below are for the original Release:
Avatar - (2010) $750M (2024) $1.1B
Avatar (Worldwide) - (2010) $2.7B (2024) $3.9B
Top Gun: Maverick - (2022) $719M (2024) $775M
Top Gun: Maverick (Worldwide) - (2022) $1.5B (2024) $1.6B
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - (1977) 307M (2024) $1.6B
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Worldwide) - (1977) 775M* (2024) $4.0B
- Box Office Mojo did not have worldwide numbers. We used the-numbers for this value.
Inflation Adjusted US Domestic Box Office for the last 25 years:
Summary:
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the box office experienced significant growth, with yearly receipts reaching new heights. For instance, in 2002, domestic box office revenues hit a peak of approximately $16 billion when adjusted for inflation.
Since then, total box office receipts have fluctuated, especially reacting to global events, such as the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a decrease in consumer spending on entertainment.
The last two decades have seen a dominance of comic book adaptations and franchise films (e.g., Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, etc.) at the box office. These films often dominate annual box office charts, with some grossing over a billion dollars domestically.
Sequels, remakes, and adaptations became staples as studios sought safe investments. The trend has been reinforced by the success of properties with established fan bases.
The rise of streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, etc.) has changed how audiences consume films, often leading to decreased box office attendance for certain genres, particularly dramas and non-franchise films.
The pandemic and writers strike severely impacted the film industry, with theaters closing and productions halting. The domestic box office fell dramatically in 2020. This decline prompted many studios to rethink release strategies, leading to more simultaneous releases on streaming platforms.
Post-pandemic, there has been a gradual recovery, with some films performing exceptionally well, while smaller films continue to face challenges in recapturing pre-pandemic audience levels.