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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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30:00

OTB #342: Brace Yourselves Movie Theaters; The Slump...

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2025/08/08

Codi declares herself the bearer of bad news, warning us to prepare for a fall season that will require cinemas to adjust. She and Ken also debate whether studios should be satisfied with the box office of Superman and Fantastic Four, while Kyle is just happy that both were successful.*This episode was recorded on 7/29/25

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39:32

OTB #341: The Empire Twin Theater: An Interview w/...

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2025/08/01

On this special episode, Emily Johnson of the Empire Twin Theater in Livingston, Montana, stops by our studio to discuss her experiences as a new manager and her insights into running the business. She also shares many stories about her years as a script supervisor for numerous westerns filmed in Montana, including the recent theatrical release, The Unholy Trinity.

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39:53

OTB #340: Opening Movies On Wednesdays Is Super Annoying

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2025/07/25

Codi shares her adventures in South America, Ken feels disappointed by the newest Predator: Badlands trailer, and Kyle does not want summer to end. The three hosts also discuss the large gap between Fantastic Four and the next Marvel movie, and how it could pique audiences' interest in other films, as well as complain about Wednesday openings.

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34:21

OTB #339: Is The Movie Industry Shifting To Shorter...

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2025/07/18

Kyle has a theory that runtimes are becoming shorter, so he pitches it to Alyssa and Shayla to see if they agree with him. They also discuss the response to Superman's opening weekend and what theaters should expect for the remainder of the summer. Shayla also explains the appeal of TikTok for being entertaining and reliable, while Alyssa and Kyle grow more gray hairs.

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35:00

OTB #338: Superman And The Current Word-Of-Mouth Culture

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2025/07/11

We are back from the 4th of July, and our hosts went out to the movies to celebrate! Listen to each of them talk about what summer movie they saw, while also updating our expectations for Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman. Additionally, we discuss why the word-of-mouth culture has become more difficult in selling movies.

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21:40

OTB #337: Dinosaurs And Supermen Are Going To Be...

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2025/07/02

We are at the halfway point of 2025, and movie theaters will be kicking off the second half with big successes from Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman! Ken, Shayla, and Kyle share their final thoughts on how they'll perform, what we expect from F1 after its surprise opening, and what Pixar needs to have an original hit again. Finally, the three discuss the magic of the 90s action movie, Speed.

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52:26

OTB #336: The Liberty Theater: An Interview w/ Ann...

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2025/06/27

Shayla and Kyle get to sit down with Ann Sanders, who runs the Liberty Theater in Pagosa, CO. Ann talks about how she got the chance to take over the Liberty Theater, what she has learned during her time in the industry, and the many ways to boost the theater's community outreach through the town and on the internet.

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29:48

OTB #335: More Commercials, More Problems (AMC Wants...

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2025/06/20

Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle break down AMC's plans for adding more commercials before movies and the pros and cons that led to that decision. They also discuss whether Jurassic World and Superman will or won't cannibalize each other, and if it's wise for the industry to focus on the first 2 weeks of a movie's release.

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33:35

OTB #334: The State Of Streaming In 2025

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2025/06/13

Disney has officially acquired all of Hulu, prompting Codi, Ken, and Kyle to discuss the current state of streaming. They also debate the opening projections of Jurassic World: Rebirth, F1 & M3GAN 2.0, and get a brutal reminder of how long ago the 90's was.

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34:12

OTB #333: Mystery Movies Could Be Viable For...

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2025/06/06

Mystery movies and early access screenings are gaining popularity among cinema chains, but are they viable options for independent theaters? Codi, Kyle, and Ken break down whether they are and how to advertise them. They also discuss projections for How to Train Your Dragon and a potential big weekend for Elio and 28 Years Later.

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31:35

OTB #332: What's The Deal With The Low Projections...

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2025/05/30

We are celebrating a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend! As we celebrate, we discuss whether this is affecting the projections for the How to Train Your Dragon remake. Alyssa also had us watch The Predator this week, which led Ken to dive into all the trivia and knowledge he knows about one of his favorite movies.

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32:54

OTB #331: Lilo, Stitch, And Tom Cruise Are Going To...

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2025/05/23

Ken, Kyle, and Shayla are all giddy for an amazing Memorial Day weekend for theaters everywhere. They share their predictions on the openings for Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible 8, their opinions on the newest Superman and Jurassic World trailers, and why they love Raising Arizona.

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29:08

OTB #330: AMC Will Offer Discount Wednesdays This...

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2025/05/16

AMC will offer its Stub members 50% discounts this summer, but will this test pay off for everyone? Codi, Kyle, and Alyssa also discuss what they expect from the June releases, studios fumbling their names for movies, and a Jim Carrey gem involving sex and vampires.

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25:59

OTB #329: The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Netflix, The...

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2025/05/09

Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the joys and stresses of booking kids' shows for movie theaters, Netflix's favoritism toward Greta Gerwig and IMAX theaters, and the magic of The Blues Brothers.

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27:03

OTB #328: Understanding Which Re-Release To Book At...

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2025/05/02

Codi, Shayla, and Kyle break down the rising number of re-releases from a cultural viewpoint and which ones theaters should play at their venues. They also discuss the historic drop from Sinners, proving there is no way to know which movie will hit the zeitgeist, and whether Weird Science has aged poorly or not.

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32:45

OTB #327: The Sinners Review & What Makes Its Success...

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2025/04/25

Kyle and Ken brag to Shayla about Sinners, but they also discuss what makes the Sinners success special for theaters and audiences. They also explain why this upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be a big one, and they introduce the Popcorn Bucket Pick 80s series with Action Jackson, thanks to Ken.

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30:29

OTB #326: A Big Month For Warner Bros. & VR Wants To...

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2025/04/18

A new report claims that 3 studios would agree to a strict 45-day window, but Alyssa, Kyle, and Ken are pretty sure everyone else may not be so hasty. They also talk about how this month is a big deal for Warner Bros. and that we are heading into a spring/early summer with lots of box office upside.

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39:32

OTB #325: The Minecraft Movie Brought Success And...

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2025/04/11

The Minecraft movie had a major opening, which helped movie theaters that had struggled for the past few months, but it wasn't without many headaches and horror stories. Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the complexities of holding the movie and their stories of their CinemaCon experience together.

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39:47

OTB #324: NATO Officially Changes Their Name &...

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2025/03/29

Codi and Ken return from the Giant Screen Film Expo and highlight what they learned. Along with Kyle, they discuss NATO's official name change and the possibility of readjusting the theatrical window.

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28:23

OTB #323: The Looney Tunes Make Us Ask The Question:...

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2025/03/21

The topic of Coyote vs. Acme potentially landing in the hands of Ketchup Entertainment leads Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle to question their place in current pop culture. They also grieve over their March Madness brackets and get excited for CinemaCon!

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