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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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41:38

OTB #183: The Golden Globes Will Not Be Televised...

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2021/12/18

The Golden Globe nominees once again don't hold up theatrical releases to a higher standard, as mainly streaming movies are once again nominated. But it seems like it doesn't matter anyway as this year's ceremony will not be televised. Also, the group gives their final prediction for the opening of Spider-Man:...

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34:54

OTB #182: The New York Times Discusses How Theaters...

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2021/12/10

Codi and Kyle discuss how the $150-200 million domestic box office predictions for Spider-Man: No Way Home seem way too optimistic, but also eat their words and agree that it will easily break $100 million opening weekend. They also discuss what a New York Times articles got right and wrong in...

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43:03

OTB #181: Spider-Man: No Way Home Blows The Doors Off...

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2021/12/04

Codi has risen from the dead after being sick, and just in time to discuss how the December releases will perform for theaters. Kyle and Ken also get Codi up to speed as they rattle off many reviews for November movies. The three of them also discuss the craziness behind the...

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34:11

OTB #180: Critic And Audience Rotten Tomatoes Scores...

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2021/11/20

After hearing divisiveness between the Rotten Tomatoes scores for critics and audiences for Eternals, Kyle and Ken break down whether these big differences happen often, and whether or not they mean anything for box office success. Kyle also gives a glamorous review for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but worries about its box office...

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40:43

OTB #179: Which Remaining 2021 Release Could Open To...

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2021/11/06

As the group discusses the upcoming holiday releases, Ken challenges Codi to a bet that a theatrical movie coming out in the remainder of 2021 will open to $100 million. Kyle also gets uncomfortable while reviewing Eternals.

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35:45

OTB #178: Will Dune Become An Outlier From Warner...

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2021/10/30

Are you thinking about the holidays just like we are? We anticipate what the release slate will look like heading into the remainder of 2021 after having such a great October! As Kyle gives his review of Last Night In Soho, the group discusses how it could play heading into November...

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50:58

OTB #177: Did We Misjudge Dune's Theatrical Potential?

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2021/10/23

While trying to figure out what Dune is actually about, the group rethinks their thoughts on its theatrical success. On top of that, they also discuss Netflix's decision to change how they collect viewership numbers and complain about Disney's 20th Century Fox titles.

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47:17

OTB #176: Why Did 'No Time To Die' Have A Poor...

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2021/10/16

Codi, Kyle, and Ken discuss if whether or not No Time To Die had a successful opening, and explain why it may have underperformed. They also get hyped for Halloween Kills based on its simple premise rather than being concerned by its reviews. There is also mention of ShowEast 2021 being...

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47:41

OTB #175: The Wall Street Journal Shines A Spotlight...

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2021/10/09

The Wall Street Journal reports on a movie theater trying out unlimited concessions with higher ticket prices, which leads to a big discussion of whether or not theaters should try new things. Other discussions include how great Venom 2 did for theaters and the high hopes for No Time To Die....

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35:43

OTB #174: Will A 'Gladiator' Sequel Involve Time...

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2021/10/01

Ken and Kyle are put in charge while Codi is away, so they fill air time by talking about Ridley Scott wanting to make a Gladiator sequel, which leads them to discuss the infamous time-traveling Gladiator sequel that never happened. They also discuss the Wonka prequel movie that is becoming more...

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47:23

OTB #173: Will A Potential Strike From The Hollywood...

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2021/09/25

Will a possible strike from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) potentially hurt movie theaters in the process? And how will Hollywood handle the strike if one happens? Not only does the group discuss this, but they also discuss other "hard-hitting" topics such as the new title for the...

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40:24

OTB #172: Paramount's New Leadership Plans To Shift...

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2021/09/18

Codi, Kyle, and Ken discuss how Paramount's plans to focus heavily on streaming was always a long time coming. They also discuss the great news of Disney's remaining 2021 slate going theater exclusive, while also asking questions of what they will do beyond 2022. They also try to find good things...

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46:10

OTB #171: Is The General Public Becoming More Aware...

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2021/09/11

An article from The New York Times reminds us how it's becoming hard for the industry to judge what movies are successful on streaming services. If this is coming from The New York Times, does this mean many other people outside our industry are realizing this too?We also discuss how Halloween...

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38:13

OTB #170: CinemaCon Brought A Sense Of Community To...

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2021/09/03

Kyle shares his thoughts on his first experience at CinemaCon and what he liked and disliked from the studio panels. He also gives a quick review for Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings as theaters are hoping for big results for the Labor Day weekend. The group also expresses...

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31:27

OTB #169: Venom And Hotel Transylvania Release...

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2021/08/21

Sony Pictures turned a few heads with their recent release changes, and it's up to the group to break down what it all means for the industry. There are also discussions as to how Covid restrictions can affect movie theaters.

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50:09

OTB #168: Do Rural Independent Theaters Need To Be...

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2021/08/13

Tread lightly with us as we discuss the idea of exhibitors requiring proof of vaccinations and if the Delta Variant is causing issues for the industry. We also discuss the low opening of The Suicide Squad and how very, very wrong Kyle was with his opening number prediction. Codi and Kyle...

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39:32

OTB #167: Should Theaters Be On High Alert Because Of...

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2021/08/06

Who better to discuss the theater industry becoming affected by the Delta Variant than Kyle and Ken? The two of them discuss how theaters should maintain their positions as concerns of the Delta Variant weigh over the industry. They also talk about the wide range of box office projections forThe Suicide...

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44:04

OTB #166: Actors Who Are Suing Disney May Cause A...

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2021/07/31

Powerhouse actors like Scarlett Johansson and Emma Stone are suing Disney over breaching their contracts, and they are right to do so. Will this be a lesson for studios and actors in regards to how contracts are made?

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47:07

OTB #165: NATO's Remarks Toward Disney Show They Are...

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2021/07/24

NATO's intentions for getting after Disney are well and good for all movie theaters, but couldn't they have done this sooner? Kyle also shares his thoughts on Snake Eyes, while Ken helps Kyle understand how Space Jam: A New Legacy works for kids.

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01:01:21

OTB #164: Announcements Involving Streaming Numbers...

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2021/07/17

Black Widow was successful in theaters but the announcement of its streaming numbers may send the wrong message about day-and-date releasing. Speaking of which, the group criticizes the "data" when it comes to streaming numbers being announced. They also finally ask the question no one is talking about: Why aren't studios...

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