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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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34:49

OTB #158: Theaters Need Animated Movies, But Their...

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2021/05/29

The Boss Baby 2 changes its release type and Peter Rabbit 2 changes its release date (for the billionth time), but these changes are becoming unhelpful for theaters. There is also a breakdown of the implications of Amazon officially acquiring MGM studios.

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01:11:29

OTB #157: Drive-Ins May No Longer Be Able To Rely On...

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2021/05/22

Last year, drive-ins saw a boom in their businesses, but now they may need to start relying on newer movies over repertory titles. There is also some hope to have for Warner Bros. now that Discovery has merged with WarnerMedia. But the same may not apply if Amazon buys MGM Studios?...

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01:02:03

OTB #156: Disney Confirms A 45-Day Theatrical Window...

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2021/05/15

In a surprising turn of events, Disney has confirmed a 45-day exclusive theatrical window for Shang-Chi and Free Guy. But does this really mean that Disney wants to do it for all of their future titles? Plus, we introduce a new segment with a hilarious story from a theater owner that...

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32:09

OTB #155: Did Cinemark Screw Up The Fairest...

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2021/05/08

Cinemark makes a deal with all the major studios that could jeopardize the newest theatrical window solution, and all of us (especially Codi) are not happy about it. We also discuss how more movies are being sold to streaming.

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37:24

OTB #154: May Is Gearing Up To Be An Exciting Month...

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2021/05/01

While being hesitant at first, Codi, Kyle, and Ken come to terms that it's okay to celebrate a month filled with high-quality movies. They also discuss how things are going when it comes to the SVOG portal. Kyle gives his thoughts on the upcoming movie Here Today, starring Billy Crystal and...

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58:21

OTB #153: The Abundance Of Movies Coming This Fall Is...

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2021/04/24

Theaters may be getting an amazing slate of movies starting late August, but is it going to be too much of a good thing? We also give our reactions to Mortal Kombat and talk about how theaters and the Summer Kids Show program will be a good idea, especially for this...

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01:02:28

OTB #152: Movie Theaters Can Act As A Venue For All...

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2021/04/17

The SSI crew breaks down the advantages of the video game industry and how movie theaters can become a venue for gaming and the benefits they will get out of it. They also discuss writer/director/podcaster Kevin Smith's plans of selling a movie as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and how this could...

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47:14

OTB #151: The Success Of 'Godzilla vs. Kong' May Play...

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2021/04/10

Ken and Kyle have taken over the podcast and talk about how amazing Godzilla vs. Kong is to watch and its success for theaters. This also expands into discussing the decision for Warner Bros. to go back to a theatrical-only release model. They also talk about if the newest Netflix/Sony deal...

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50:08

OTB #150: Will Netflix Obtaining 'Knives Out' Sequels...

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2021/04/02

Codi, Kyle & Ken discuss if Netflix acquiringKnives Out sequels will start a trend of studios releasing movies to theaters in order to sell them to streamers. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat moving back a week could be a good sign for Godzilla vs. Kong. Plus, we give more details about the SVOG...

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53:57

OTB #149: Disney's Changes To The Release Calendar...

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2021/03/27

After being gone for a week, we play catch up to all of the release changes that happened, while also addressing Disney's changes and how it affects theaters. We also give insight into the official Shuttered Venues Operators Grant form that could help theaters receive money. Finally, we decide which trailer...

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35:52

OTB #148: Did The Cinemark/Disney Feud Cause A...

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2021/03/12

Codi, Ken, and Kyle discuss the feud between Cinemark and Disney, and how it could relate to Raya and the Last Dragon's grosses. They also make a verdict on if it's a great idea to release a horror movie on Good Friday. Ken and Kyle also have thoughts on the newest...

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58:44

OTB #147: A New Proposal May Allow Movie Theaters To...

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2021/03/06

Good news may be on the horizon for movie theaters as a new proposal could allow them to register for both SVOG & PPP loans. Other good news includes A Quiet Place Part II and Peter Rabbit 2 moving up on the release calendar. We also have a roundtable discussion on...

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01:06:06

OTB #146: Is Paramount's New Theatrical Distribution...

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2021/02/27

The SSI group is all sorts of excited now that New York City is finally reopening movie theaters. They also discuss how Paramount's new theatrical release plan is promising while making sense of their streaming service's place in a sea of streamers. Kyle and Ken also have very different reviews for...

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42:36

OTB #145: Don't Say The Word "Content" Around...

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2021/02/20

Martin Scorsese might have a point in terms of the art of film being devalued with the term "content." But on the bright side, he gives the lead role in his upcoming movie to one of the best character actors working today, Jesse Plemons. Also, trailers are released forCruella and Mortal...

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01:00:25

OTB #144: Breaking Down The Newest Info For The...

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2021/02/13

Despite being a man down, Codi & Kyle highlight the newest information movie theaters should know about in regards to the Shuttered Venues Grant. They also discuss why Apple doesn't want to give Cherry more locations to play and the fate of Black Widow.

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20:14

OTB #143: Are Awards A Joke This Year?

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2021/02/06

Despite the Golden Globes being a joke already, their 2021 nominees could be a hint of an Award season that feels meaningless. The upcoming Super Bowl will not have commercials for theatrical releases, so streamers may take advantage of it.

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49:49

OTB #142: Nielsen's Report Of 'WW84' Performance On...

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2021/01/30

Codi, Kyle, and Ken talk about how Nielsen's report of HBO Max's viewership of Wonder Woman 1984 might not be completely accurate. This leads to them breaking down the differences in studios and how they market their streaming services. They also discuss how theaters can use alcohol to bring in business,...

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42:15

OTB #141: Paramount Is Rebranding Their Streaming...

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2021/01/23

Once No Time To Die moved its release date (again) so did everyone else, so the group goes through all of those changes. We also discuss Paramount's new streaming service "Paramount Plus" and what that will mean for theaters. Codi also gives more insight into the Shuttered Venues Operation Grant.

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56:31

OTB #140: Applying For Government Grants Is Hard. Go...

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2021/01/16

Codi dives into all of the nitty-gritty details you need to know when applying for grants that'll help your theater while Ken rattles off all the Brooks & Dunn songs he knows.Trust us, it makes more sense when you listen to this episode.We also don't trust that Deadpool 3 will be...

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47:38

OTB #139: Free Government Money! Let's Talk About That!

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2021/01/09

Codi describes the process of how a theater owner should apply for the Save Our Screens grant. The group also talks about the possibility of Cinderella, Morbius, and No Time To Die moving off their release dates and how Sundance going virtual could be a bad thing.

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