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Behind the Screens

Vista Group
Box Office
Box Office Performance
Inside Out 2
Disney
Cinemacon
Lilo & Stitch
Audience Insights
Box Office Trends
Moana 2
Cinema
Fantastic Four
Zootopia 2
Dune: Part Two
Wicked
Vista Group
Superman
Rotten Tomatoes
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Project Hail Mary
Joker

Each week, Matthew Liebmann, Vista Group’s Chief Product, Innovation, & Marketing Officer, and Simon Burton, Vista Group's Chief Film Officer draw from their extensive industry experience to deliver box office and audience insights for major movie releases. Now in its sixth season, Behind the Screens focuses on global and domestic weekend box office, audience insights, and pre-sales analysis for a... more

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Latest Episodes

Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey continue to make waves at the box office, as Simon and Lauren join us this week to tackle all the records and milestones the blockbusters hit this past week. Join us for a Behind the Screens look at new relea... more

The biggest domestic 3-day weekend of all time. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken records in the domestic box office alongside The Odyssey's continued success, so join us Behind the Screens to uncover who made this weekend the biggest 3-day at the... more

With The Odyssey still going strong through its second week, we're taking a special week-by-week comparison look at the audience to see how the movie is evolving, and what marketing opportunities there are to push it further. Our hosts also take a lo... more

The Odyssey has arrived, and our hosts are breaking down every last detail, from the box office results around the world, to repeat visitation within the opening weekend, how IMAX screens compared to others, and more. Join us Behind the Screens for a... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Greene
Analyst providing audience insights
Vista Group
Episode: Mortal Kombat II, The Sheep Detectives, and Billie Eilish
William Caicedo
Global head of Data Science and Analytics at Vista Group
Vista Group
Episode: AI, Algorithms, and their future in Cinema with William Caicedo
Janelle Conti
Account manager at Vista with a passion for movies
Vista Group
Episode: The Superbowl, Lisa Frankenstein, and Lunar New Year

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Simon Burton
Host of Behind the Screens; Chief Film Officer with leadership experience in cinema strategy and industry analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Give Simone a proper microphone.

    I love the information in this podcast. I listen every week and find it very informative on how the Film Industry does in the cinema.

    My only complaint is someone needs to give Simone a proper mic set up. it sounds like a speakerphone speakerphone and it’s very difficult to hear other than that. It’s a great podcast. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Acoustified
    United States2 years ago
  • Visionary

    What a wonderful pair

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harley and paddy
    New Zealand5 years ago

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Give Simone a proper microphone. I love the information in this podcast and find it very informative on how the Film Industry does in the cinema; mic setup could be improved.
Visionary, What a wonderful pair

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Project Hail Mary continues to deliver!
Q: What does the data suggest about the audience shift since opening weekend?
The audience has become more female and younger, with a notable increase in under-25 viewers and new moviegoers, indicating broader appeal beyond core sci-fi fans.
Project Hail Mary continues to deliver!
Q: So why don't we jump in a little bit more detail?
We discuss how Project Hail Mary kept momentum, its international performance, and how crowds are reacting differently across regions, with a focus on audience demographics and word-of-mouth impact.
Illuminating the future of cinema — Bonus Episode
Q: What can exhibitors do to make cinema-going more spontaneous and frequent?
Exhibitors can create flexible spaces for social interaction and make the cinema experience less transactional.
Illuminating the future of cinema — Bonus Episode
Q: What's driving the reduction in face-to-face socializing?
A loneliness epidemic is leading to physical isolation despite high degrees of social connection.
Weapons, Freakier Friday, and Nobody 2 pre-sales
Q: What do you think about the marketing approach for Nobody 2 given its audience demographics?
Marketing can target older audiences who enjoy action comedies and might connect through nostalgia, especially from older male action stars.

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What is Behind the Screens about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven discussions podcast focused on box office, audience insights, and pre-sales momentum for major releases. Regular hosts—two Vista Group executives—bring industry experience to bear on domestic and global weekend performance, comparing multi-quadrant audiences, formats, and demographic shifts to forecast opening weekends and long-tail trends. Notable strengths include detailed, data-rich analysis, a clear emphasis on audience behavior, and a practical, forecasting mindset that's useful for marketers, distributors, and sponsorship buyers seeking concrete takeaways about who's buying tickets and why. The show often ties box office momentum to marketing tactics, formats (3D/IMAX), and regional variations, which can help advertisers... more

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