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Off The Break Podcast

Current Movie Theater News, Operations, And Insights From The People That Book The Movies. Each week Codi, Ken and Kyle breakdown the latest distribution and box office trends, while offering unique and fun perspectives on the current industry news that only exhibitors and those who have to deal with them can appreciate!

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26:57

OTB #257: Is AMC Being Punished For Partnering With...

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2023/09/22

Are studios moving around their releases because the Eras Tour is gonna take all of the money, OR are they doing this to punish AMC for partnering with Taylor Swift? The hosts also discuss how the idea of movie theaters not being able to be flexible for the industry is entirely false.

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26:20

OTB #256: Rotten Tomatoes Has Been Caught In A Crossfire

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2023/09/15

A new article from Vulture tries to play gotcha with Rotten Tomatoes about how their rating system works, but the real culprit might be PR firms hired by studios. Does this have any bearing on theaters or is it a lot of nothing? Codi, Kyle and Ken also have a discussion about Comscore and its definition of PLFs (Preferred Large Format).

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37:45

OTB #255: Tips And Ideas For Marketing Taylor Swift's...

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2023/09/08

The hosts gather marketing tips and ideas for movie theaters who may need help advertising Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie. They also question if Taylor has changed the game for film distribution and advise theaters to set behavior guidelines for fans who want to treat this as a concert experience.

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36:47

OTB #254: Taylor Swift Will Become The Hero Cinemas...

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2023/09/01

After Taylor Swift announced her concert movie is coming to theaters, Ken and Kyle debate with Codi about whether it will break October's box office records or not. They also talk about if Oppenheimer will cause a resurgence of audiences going to movies based on the director's popularity. There is also more union talk after Disney's VFX workers announce a potential unionization.

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33:46

OTB #253: Dune 2 Could Be The First Domino For...

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2023/08/23

Dune Part 2 has been pushed back to March 2024 because of the strike. Why couldn't the studio have stayed put and marketed this movie without the actors? Other topics include National Cinema Day's potential and how the industry will react to artificial intelligence not being copyrightable.

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35:49

OTB #252: Is Disney Setting Themselves Up To Being...

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2023/08/18

Disney is in the headlines lately, ranging from potentially reducing the amount of content, to the rising prices of streaming services and parks. Could all be leading to Apple buying the Mouse House? Plus, a discussion about platform releasing being a promotional tool during the writers/actors strike.

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36:07

OTB #251: Is Barbenheimer Giving Movie Theaters Too...

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2023/08/11

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how the successes of Barbie and Oppenheimer may have caused movie theater managers and their staff to experience burnout. The hosts also discuss AMC's decision to not use a Sightline Pricing model and offer possible alternatives to the idea.

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53:09

OTB #250: Will The New CEO Of Paramount Pictures...

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2023/08/04

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss what lessons Paramount need to learn from other studios after reading about the new CEO, Brian Robbins. The three hosts also mention the release changes for Gran Turismo and other Sony titles, and if the new Ninja Turtles movie made them feel like a kid again or made them feel old.

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45:56

OTB #249: UPS Avoids A Potential Strike And Barbie...

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2023/07/28

The theatrical exhibition industry is breathing a sigh of relief with the news of UPS avoiding a potential strike. But how long will that relief last now that Warner Bros. and potentially other studios may move the release dates of 2023's remaining titles. During these discussions, Codi and Kyle are having Barbie fever while Ken feels validated for himself and Kens everywhere.

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43:31

OTB #248: Cinemas Are Dealing With Annoying...

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2023/07/21

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how internet conspiracy theories surrounding Sound Of Freedom have added a new wrinkle into the lives of movie theater owners and operators. They also explain the long-term impact of the actors and writers going on strike, and why they are more afraid of UPS drivers doing the same.

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40:52

OTB #247: What Is Barbenheimer And Why Is It Drawing...

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2023/07/14

The weekend of the releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer is starting to become a massive event for all audiences, and the hosts of the podcast love seeing the attention it brings to movie theaters everywhere. They also discuss how Sound Of Freedom became a box office surprise and their disdain for movies opening on Wednesdays.

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34:18

OTB #246: Why Aren't VOD Releases Obeying The...

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2023/07/07

Codi and Ken listen to Kyle's disappointment towards Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Speaking of disappointment, Codi and Ken express their concerns over releasing movies on VOD while still playing in theaters. The three hosts also give their opinions on the new actor playing Superman.

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33:37

OTB #245: What Went Wrong With The Flash's Release?

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2023/06/30

Codi, Kyle and Ken missed all the twists and turns that June brought to movie theaters, so they come back to the studio to recap an interesting beginning of summer. They reflect on The Flash's poor box office and explain what may have caused it to not do well, as well as the possible longevity for June releases including No Hard Feelings and Indiana Jones 5.

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34:36

OTB #244: Movie Pass Is Fibbing Again And Directors...

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2023/06/16

As the writer's strike continues, the Director's Guild was able to strike a new deal with the studios to give themselves better pay. Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how this will add a new wrinkle into the strike. They also discuss the Transformers cinematic universe and Movie Pass stretching the truth on how many theaters are using their service.*This episode was recorded June 9th

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42:49

OTB #243: Drama Surrounding Sushi And What Our...

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2023/06/09

The New York Times writes a good article on how and why movie theaters are making certain upgrades, while Slash Films tries and fails to contradict them. Codi, Kyle and Ken talk about both articles, which leads them to describing the movie theater of their dreams.

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38:16

OTB #242: Gushing Over Bert Kreischer And Trigger...

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2023/05/27

Codi, Kyle and Ken get "dressed up" (check out the episode on YouTube to see) to talk about their favorite comedian Bert Kreischer's new movie, The Machine. They also give their opinions on the idea of putting trigger warnings displayed on theatrical releases before the movie plays.

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49:19

OTB #241: The Film Ratings System Could Use A Facelift

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2023/05/17

Codi, Kyle and Ken vent about the film ratings system, and come up with their own system to take its place. They also come to a consensus that pre-sales for a movie are not as important anymore as they once were. There is also an update on the writer's strike, which may have actors get involved.

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27:52

OTB #240: The Breakdown Of The Costs To Running A...

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2023/05/12

A new article breaks down the costs for theater equipment with context as to why theaters struggle to make upgrades. But why are only big chain theaters being interviewed when smaller theaters also have the same struggles? Ken and Kyle discuss this, plus whether there is superhero fatigue or low-quality fatigue.

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35:53

OTB #239: How Will The Writers Strike Impact The...

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2023/05/05

Codi, Kyle, and Ken explain how the writer's strike could impact movie theaters and when that time will come. They also bring up the idea of theaters adding fees to 3D glasses in the wake of the large amount of summer product coming this year.

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42:49

OTB #238: A New Interview Shines A Light On The...

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2023/04/27

Variety released a new interview with multiple theater owners that shined a light on the industry. Codi, Ken and Kyle discuss how the interview was needed to have people outside the industry understand it better. They also dish on all of the great buzz they heard about this year's CinemaCon.

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