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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!

tv & film management

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43:09

OTB #223: Avatar 2 Could Be A Hit For Theaters And A...

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2022/12/22

It's been a wild year for movie theaters, but also one filled with lots of different, special movies. Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss some of their favorite movies they saw in theaters, and also discuss what the future holds for 2023. Before that, they discuss what the opening of Avatar: The Way Of Water means for the rest of its theatrical run.

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40:27

OTB #222: What Is The New Plan With DC's Theatrical...

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2022/12/16

There's been lots of news surrounding Warner Bros' superhero movies now that James Gunn is running DC Films, so the hosts organize all of the latest news to explain what's happening. They also discuss the latest subscriber numbers from the Peacock streaming service.

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57:01

OTB #221: A Look Ahead At The First Quarter Of 2023...

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2022/12/08

Time to bring back our trailer roundup segment! The OTB crew takes a dive into the theatrical release slate for the first quarter of 2023 by talking about all of the new trailers that were released. They break down what titles to look forward to, and what could become surprises for theaters.

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41:29

OTB #220: Legendary Entertainment Leaves Warner Bros....

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2022/12/02

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss the implications of Legendary Entertainment signing with Sony and leaving Warner Bros. for movie theaters. They also make counter points to an article stating Netflix's Glass Onion release strategy was brilliant and original. The three of them also mention news involving some PVOD releases.

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46:04

OTB #219: The Juicy Drama Behind Bob Iger Returning...

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2022/11/23

And just like that, Bob Iger has returned to run Disney and Bob Chapek has been kicked to the curb. Codi, Kyle and Ken react to the surprising news and discuss what this means for the theater industry. Codi and Ken talk about seeing Strange World and the frustrations surrounding booking Disney movies while Kyle mentions about how good The Menu is.

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31:57

OTB #218: Quentin Tarantino Predicts Boutique...

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2022/11/18

AMC and Zoom are going to create "zoom rooms" for corporate business meetings, but independent theaters could utilize their auditoriums for businesses to use in other ways. Plus, Quentin Tarantino thinks boutique cinemas could make a comeback, and we think he is right.

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30:50

OTB #217: The Hosts Are On Their Deathbeds While...

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2022/11/11

We are back in the studio, but Codi and Ken are about to die from the common cold. Despite that, they power through with Kyle as they talk about their excitement for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opening this weekend. They also talk about Disney's new animated movie Strange World before it releases in theaters.

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41:43

OTB #216: Netflix Disregards Movie Theaters Right...

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2022/10/28

Kyle and Ken are back on the show talking about Netflix once again. They make counter points to the dismissive comments made by co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos about movie theaters. Kyle also gets to gush about the return of Henry Cavill as Superman while Ken talks about his roadtrip with Codi visiting many theaters in Wyoming.

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42:08

OTB #215: Is Martin Scorsese's Opinions On Box Office...

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2022/10/14

Martin Scorsese is back in the headlines, and this time he criticizes about the industry's obsession with box office numbers. Codi, Kyle, and Ken come together to explain how he is right in some ways, and why the industry infatuates over numbers. They also have to retract certain information about the theatrical release of Glass Onion.

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34:09

OTB #214: Netflix Continues To Frustrate Movie...

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2022/10/07

Codi, Kyle, and Ken express their anger towards Netflix for deciding to release Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to only 600 cinemas for AMC, Regal and Cinemark. They also talk about the box office opening for Bros and whether Chris Pratt was the right choice as Mario.

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50:39

OTB #213: How Loyalty Programs And Geo-Targeting...

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2022/09/30

Codi, Kyle and Ken did their research (shocking, we know) about loyalty programs and geo-targeting. They explain how movie theaters should use these things and why they are useful ways to help advertise. They also gush about how underrated See How They Run is.

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52:19

OTB #212: Is Hollywood Accounting Going To Bring More...

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2022/09/23

Codi is very frustrated about Don't Worry Darling, so Ken and Kyle listen to her vent about the movie with spoilers abound. Kyle also plays catch-up and gives his thoughts about Pearl, See How They Run and The Woman King. Afterwards, the three of them discuss if actors who want more money on the front-end will change how studios decide how much product goes to streaming or theatrical.

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37:24

OTB #211: Disney Announces Theatrical Releases During...

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2022/09/16

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss the new Disney titles that have official release dates and give their thoughts on which ones could end up becoming legitimate theatrical releases. They also give time to give praise to Brendan Fraser, and give their condolences to David Harbour, who keeps being used for the wrong projects.

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48:54

OTB #210: The Lessons Learned From National Cinema Day

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2022/09/09

In honor of the Queen, Codi, Kyle and Ken dress up in their best British attire and drink tea while discussing their favorite British movies. But before that, they discuss the pros and cons of National Cinema Day and what could be improved on to make it even more successful.

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51:05

OTB #209: Cineworld Filing For Bankruptcy Does Not...

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2022/09/02

Reports have been coming in that Cineworld is considering filing for bankruptcy, but Codi and Kyle are here to reassure movie theaters that this does not signal an end to our industry. They also get the chance to vent about their distaste in the announcement of Halloween Ends having a day-and-date release.

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40:03

OTB #208: How Does A Potential Recession Affect The...

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2022/08/13

A Disney shareholder's call raises questions from Codi, Kyle and Ken about how movie theaters will be involved in a distributor's business decisions while heading towards a possible recession. The three of them also mention that The Flash could possibly be shelved from its theatrical release thanks to Ezra Miller.

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53:34

OTB #207: New Direction From Warner Bros. Suggests...

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2022/08/06

Warner Bros. Discovery has been making waves in the headlines as the new CEO announces he wants the focus to be on making movies for the theatrical release. But is there still hesitancy from them to agree to terms on the 45-day theatrical window? Other discussions also include the group gushing over Bullet Train and if Michael Cera could take on Dwayne Johnson in a fight.

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48:34

OTB #206: We Wish Theaters The Best Of Luck Until...

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2022/07/29

The podcast crew is concerned for independent theaters that won't have much product to choose until August. But could DC League Of Super Pets have the legs to give them something to play? The crew also discusses STX & Lionsgate joining forces and how unsurprising the workload is for VFX artists now that they have to work on movies for theatrical and streaming .

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OTB #205: Hollywood's Stance Against Chinese Censors...

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2022/07/22

The Hollywood industry is starting to no longer bend over backwards to Chinese censors, which could mean movies made in America start to focus on American movie theaters and audiences, rather than global markets. The group also discusses how theaters should take notice of studios auditing film rental statements.

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48:43

OTB #204: Movie Theaters May Want To Take Precautions...

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2022/07/08

While the newest TikTok trend #Gentleminions is certainly great for business, movie theaters should know of the downsides that could become costly for theaters and how to possibly avoid them. Meanwhile, Codi, Kyle and Ken give their reviews on Thor: Love And Thunder and put a final end to the Lightyear conversation.

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