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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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39:14

OTB #401: Our Recommended Marketing Timeline For...

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2026/10/09

Shayla, Kyle & Codi break down the timelines and key elements of marketing a movie release. They also discuss all the reactions to Digger and what a studio could learn from it. Codi also mentions the increase in platform releases and what she's noticing from booking those kinds of movies.Read our blog for more information here.

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26:55

OTB #400: Why Certain Animated Movies Don't Always...

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2026/10/02

Shayla, Alyssa & Kyle believe Verity & Wicker will bring out the ladies to theaters all month long. They also catch up on the movies they saw recently in cinemas, which leads to a discussion about why some animated movies don't perform well.https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/washoe-theatre-marquee-lights-up-anaconda-night-sky-once-again

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33:37

OTB #399: Cinema United & Paramount Agree On...

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2026/09/25

Paramount seems to be getting closer to fully acquiring Warner Bros. But before they can, Cinema United created provisions that Paramount must follow once it does. Codi, Kyle & Ken break down all of the provisions and explain which ones are more and less beneficial for independent theaters.

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26:24

OTB #398: Resident Evil Has The Potential To Become...

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2026/09/18

Shayla, Kyle & Ken are all in agreement: Resident Evil could become another surprise hit for the year. But what are theaters in store for when October rolls around, and there are lots of titles to choose from? They also take notice of Disney trying to find ways to match the success of K-Pop Demon Hunters.

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29:31

OTB #397: 2026's Summer Box Office Breaks All Time...

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2026/09/11

Shayla & Alyssa return to the podcast to discuss their trip to the Rocky Mountain Theater Convention. They cover everything they saw there, from 15 minutes of Resident Evil footage to terrific panels on de-escalation & how to use social media & which apps to use right now. They also celebrate the massive success this summer has brought to the industry with a record-breaking $4.76 billion made at the box office.

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29:57

OTB #396: AMC Theaters Is Getting Into The Film...

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2026/09/04

AMC Theaters announced its film distribution company, Leawood, which has Kyle & Ken deciding whether it benefits all movie theaters. The two of them also highlight September releases & shine some love on Coyote vs. Acme's underdog story.

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37:50

OTB #395: Advanced Ticketing May Get More Complicated

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2026/08/28

Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle grieve the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and debate whether it's moral to play their movies in theaters. The three hosts also discuss the legal gray areas of using AI for marketing and creative purposes, and how advance ticketing may get more convoluted with the popularity of IMAX & PLFS.

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37:17

OTB #394: Avengers: Doomsday & Dune 3 Hype Has...

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2026/08/21

The 2 biggest movies of the year, Avengers: Doomsday & Dune 3, are both releasing on December 18th, and the race has begun this week with their tickets going on sale. Shayla, Codi & Kyle explain the pros & cons of theaters selling tickets now and discuss how it will potentially be a massive weekend at the movies.

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30:10

OTB #393: We Found A Missed Opportunity To Celebrate...

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2026/08/14

Shayla and Kyle gossip about movies, from the legal drama behind a Looney Tunes movie to why One Night Only bombed and the production of The Lone Ranger. They also notice that this weekend at the movies is all about dinosaurs thanks to The End of Oak Street & Paw Patrol 3, but no one else noticed!

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37:36

OTB #392: The Box Office Soars High To End The Summer...

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2026/08/07

We're back! And Alyssa, Codi and Kyle are all eager to talk about the massive successes of The Odyssey and Spider-Man. Why are they performing so well, and what does this mean for the industry? They also celebrate Spider-Man breaking the opening weekend record, but feel like they are the only ones celebrating...

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47:13

OTB #391: Fandango Cinema Solutions - An Interview w/...

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2026/07/24

Kyle sits down with Ian Brown, Senior Vice President of Fandango Cinema Solutions. Ian shares his background in the cinema industry and his love of movies, and discusses his path with Indy Cinema Group that led to a partnership with Fandango. Ian explains how Fandango Cinema Solutions helps independent theaters and the direction they want to go within the industry.Visit their website: https://indycinemagroup.com/

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27:10

OTB #390: Paramount's Very Own Shareholders Are...

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2026/07/17

Shayla, Kyle, and Ken give an update on the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger as multiple lawsuits are piling up against it. They also give their final thoughts on the hype surrounding The Odyssey and whether The Invite is a sneaky success story heading into August.

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29:33

OTB #389: Sorry Everyone, But The Last Airbender...

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2026/07/10

Ken is ready to claim this summer as "The Summer Of Disney", but Alyssa & Kyle think it's "The Summer Of Tom Holland." But aside from that debate, they break down what could be happening with the latest Minions movie underperforming, the overabundance of anniversaries, and the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender movie not being a theatrical release.

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23:45

OTB #388: Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention - An...

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2026/07/03

Diane Eve returns to the podcast with Candis Harrop to discuss with Kyle what's upcoming for this year's Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention. They discuss which studios & vendors are attending, pricing & early deal details within registration, and the announcement of one of two movie screenings!Early Bird Registration & Information Available Here

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29:45

OTB #387: Why Does Netflix Keep Trying To Ruin Our...

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2026/06/26

Alyssa, Kyle, and Ken are loving the summer season to host heavy-hitter movies like Toy Story 5, Minions & Spider-Man, but how does The Odyssey fit into booking plans? They also discuss how high definition has changed between DVDs and Blu-Rays, and mention Netflix potentially planning to acquire Lionsgate

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48:06

OTB #386: Heber Valley Entertainment - An Interview...

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2026/06/19

Shayla and Kyle sit down with Steve Anderson, business owner of The Avon Theater & The Ideal Playhouse in Heber City, Utah. He tells his story of becoming a small-business owner, his creative ways of producing live entertainment on a budget, and how to juggle life with so many businesses to take care of.Please check out his websites for his other businesses:Small World StudiosPopcorn Media

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38:49

OTB #385: Netflix Muddles Its Stance On Movie...

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2026/06/12

Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss topics including why some movie theaters struggle to choose between R-rated and PG-13 movies, Netflix's muddled stance on movie theaters, and changes in how actors promote their movies.

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41:11

OTB #384: The Audience Appetite For Movies Has...

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2026/06/05

Codi returns to the podcast to catch up on May's successes and how the industry is starting to change. She, Kyle, and Ken break down why titles like Backrooms and Obsession are trending so much and how movie theaters can adjust to these trends. They also give a heads-up that Fathom Entertainment is slowly becoming a major distributor.

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37:46

OTB #383: The Backrooms Review & A24's Rise To Become...

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2026/05/29

Backrooms might (finally) be the franchise hit A24 has been looking for! Ken, Alyssa, and Kyle prepare the industry for the content creator-to-director pipeline and A24's efforts to become a major distributor. Alyssa and Kyle also review Backrooms and talk about their movie-going experience.

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40:18

OTB #382: Booking Dilemmas Heading Into The Summer...

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2026/05/22

Ken returns after a brief hiatus to chat with Kyle about booking strategies he is contemplating for June, such as choosing Masters Of The Universe, Scary Movie, or Disclosure Day. The two of them also discuss Amazon's plans to make 80s remakes and whether there is more hype for Star Wars or Backrooms.

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