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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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50:05

OTB #118: Creators Are Wanting The Movie Theater...

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2020/07/11

The crew notices that creators and filmmakers miss the theatrical experience just as much as we do. They also discuss how "A-list" repertory films are starting to not work anymore.

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49:38

OTB #117: How Far Back Will The Summer Blockbusters...

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2020/07/04

We speculate on the state of theaters for 2020 going forward and talk about Walmart ruining the fun out of the drive-in experience. To lighten the mood, we pick out fun news items to talk about.

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42:32

OTB #116: Booking Repertory Films Has Drained The...

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2020/06/19

The film buyers express how they can't wait for the day where they can book new movies, plus mention a few release date changes of the new movies coming soon. We also talk about the Academy Awards deciding to create new diversity and inclusion rules.

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57:59

OTB #115: Will Sony and STX's Upcoming Releases Help...

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2020/06/13

The group wraps their heads around the fact that AMC lost $2.2 billiondollars due to Coronavirus. We also talk about Sony and STX releasing new movies that may or may not bring people to the theater. Plus, the new trailer for Bill & Ted Face The Music gives everyone a reason...

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52:04

OTB #114: Should Theaters Mandate Patrons To Wear Masks?

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2020/06/06

With Cinemark deciding to not require moviegoers to wear masks, we ask the question of if other theaters should do the same. The film buyers of the podcast also bring up their frustrations with Sony's handling of repertory bookings.

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47:35

OTB #113: Classic Movies Seem To Be Doing The Trick...

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2020/05/30

From the film buyers' points of view, it appears that booking classic movies is helping theaters reopen their doors. The episode also discusses HBO launching its streaming service and Apple financing Scorsese's new $225 million dollar movie.

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57:56

OTB #112: The Drive-In Boom And The Strategies They...

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2020/05/23

The group talks about the recent comeback of drive-ins and the proper way to start one up. We also think of booking strategies for theaters having to play older titles. We also give our thoughts on Zack Snyder finally being able to release his version of Justice League and the newest...

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52:34

OTB #111: Does A New Study On How The Public Should...

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2020/05/16

The New Mutants gets a new (fifth) release date and Russell Crowe is coming back to theaters with a new thriller calledUnhinged. Plus, we discuss how the public is split on movies going day-and-date and discover that NATO's sanitation ideas match with ours.

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39:11

OTB #110: Tom Cruise Wants An Action Movie In Space?...

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2020/05/09

No one is surprised to hear that Tom Cruise wants an action movie in outer space and Taika Waititi is hired for Star Wars. We also realize that Hollywood accounting is bananas.

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01:04:24

OTB #109: Theaters Want To Boycott Universal Pictures...

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2020/05/02

A war between Universal and theater chains seems to be brewing. We also talk about how the Academy is adjusting to theatrical movies being put on VOD and more helpful tips for theaters reopening. We also discuss if quarantine has led to day drinking becoming the new normal.

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43:49

OTB #108: Is This The Best Time For Theaters To Reopen?

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2020/04/25

With Georgia announcing they will allow businesses to reopen, should theaters do the same? The group also talks about Universal distributing LEGO movies and the amazing title for Venom 2!

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49:55

OTB #107: Lionsgate Shows Free Movies The Right Way &...

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2020/04/20

Lionsgate is showing free movies for a worthy cause and Cinemark will possibly reopen in July. Plus Codi has finally watched Singing In The Rain but must still pay the price for not seeing it sooner.

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37:18

OTB #106: VOD Platforms Are Trying To Hook Theaters...

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2020/04/11

SSI talks about a partnership that's creating a VOD platform to help theaters give a "cinema experience" to their customers at home, AMC theaters nearing bankruptcy sooner than they expected and Martin Scorsese asking for too much moneyfor his newest movieagain.

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48:24

OTB #105: New Release Dates Become A Beacon Of Hope...

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2020/04/04

Codi and Kyle discuss how theaters should be optimistic by the recently announced release dates from studios.

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57:35

OTB #104: COVID-19 Will Be The Biggest Test Theaters...

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2020/03/28

An update on many more changes happening due to the spreading of Coronavirus and many suggestions to help theaters stay in business.

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37:48

OTB #103: The Coronavirus Pandemic And How It's...

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2020/03/14

We discuss all the movies that have made release changes due to the spreading of the Coronavirus and how theaters should adjust accordingly.

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56:16

OTB #102: The Coronavirus Causes 007 To Move His...

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2020/03/07

We discuss why No Time To Die had its release date moved and Edgar Wright's ideas of how theaters can be competitive with streaming services. Plus we introduce a new segment to the podcast to introduce Codi to classic films.

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38:50

OTB #101: Disney's Bob Iger Steps Down As CEO

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2020/02/29

Kyle talks about The Invisible Man and My Hero Academia while Codi shows off her singing abilities. The group also discusses the new CEO taking over for Bob Iger and other Disney news.

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48:34

OTB #100: A Few Things That Theaters Should Think...

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2020/02/22

We breakdown what things in 2020 theaters should be excited for, and what changes they may need to prepare for. Plus we introduce our newest member of the podcast, Ken!

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01:24:25

OTB #99: Goodbye, Erik

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2020/02/15

On this landmark 99th episode, Kyle gives his thoughts on Sonic The Hedgehog, the Oscar talk is finally put in the rearview (until next time, that is), Robert Pattinson's Batman is revealed, and a bittersweet sendoff for Erik is held.

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