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Off The Break Podcast
by Codi Kruse
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!
Episodes
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OTB #401: Our Recommended Marketing Timeline For Movie Theaters To Follow
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…
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OTB #400: Why Certain Animated Movies Don't Always Perform Well
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....
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OTB #399: Cinema United & Paramount Agree On Priorities To Follow After They Acquire Warner Bros.
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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OTB #398: Resident Evil Has The Potential To Become Another 2026 Surprise Hit
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...
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OTB #397: 2026's Summer Box Office Breaks All Time Record. It's A Shame The Movies Are Dying Though...
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...
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OTB #396: AMC Theaters Is Getting Into The Film Distribution Game
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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OTB #395: Advanced Ticketing May Get More Complicated
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...
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OTB #394: Avengers: Doomsday & Dune 3 Hype Has Officially Begun
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…
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OTB #393: We Found A Missed Opportunity To Celebrate A Weekend Full Of Dinosaurs
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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OTB #392: The Box Office Soars High To End The Summer Of 2026
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…
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OTB #391: Fandango Cinema Solutions - An Interview w/ SVP Ian Brown
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...
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OTB #390: Paramount's Very Own Shareholders Are Against The Warner Bros. Merger
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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OTB #389: Sorry Everyone, But The Last Airbender Movie Is Not Heading To The Big Screen
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…
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OTB #388: Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention - An Interview w/ Diane Eve & Candis Harrop
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!...
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OTB #387: Why Does Netflix Keep Trying To Ruin Our Summer Vibes?
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...
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OTB #386: Heber Valley Entertainment - An Interview w/ Steve Anderson
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...
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OTB #385: Netflix Muddles Its Stance On Movie Theaters After Giving Narnia A Wide Release
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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OTB #384: The Audience Appetite For Movies Has Changed, And Fathom Entertainment Is Realizing It
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…
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OTB #383: The Backrooms Review & A24's Rise To Become A Major Studio Continues
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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OTB #382: Booking Dilemmas Heading Into The Summer And Amazon's 80s IP Plan May Backfire
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...
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OTB #381: Romance Books, Anime & Video Game Adaptations Are The Next Trends Of Cinema
Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle try to be hip with the youth as they examine pop culture to see what the next movie franchises are. They also share what movies they've watched lately, while Shayla and Alyssa share what they've learned about booking kids' shows.
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OTB #380: Netflix Is Giving Chronicles Of Narnia A Wide Release, But Is There Any Way To Trust Them?
Netflix announced that its first Chronicles of Narnia movie will pivot to having a wide theatrical release with a 45-day window. Can Kyle, Alyssa, and Shayla believe in Netflix, or are they too burned by the streamer's many claims that they hate movie theaters?
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OTB #379: Will The $50 Movie Ticket Become The New Normal For The Cinema Industry?
Kyle and Shayla are shocked by the price of an individual Dune ticket, which leads to a discussion of why tickets are becoming expensive and encourages theaters to keep demanding lower prices across all cinemas.
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OTB #378: TikTok Engagement Is Predicting The Box Office
Cinema Week and Comscore released a report about how advertising movies on TikTok drives up box office attendance. Shayla and Kyle break down why TikTok is a useful tool for advertising and offer helpful tips for using the app, while Ken tries to log onto his Myspace page. Full report available...
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OTB #377: Will Disney's Infinity Vision Turn Block Booking Into A Trend?
Kyle breaks down the big takeaways from this year's CinemaCon, and Ken and Alyssa share their perspectives on it all. Takeaways include Disney's announcement of Infinity Vision, the CEO's making claims about windowing and adding more movies for theaters, and much more!
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OTB #376: Exactly How Much Of Michael Jackson's Life Will Be Shown In The Biopic?
Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle decide to be brave and figure out whether movie theaters should book the Michael Jackson biopic and see just how much of his controversies will be addressed. They also discuss the need for rom-coms to return to cinemas and the changes in a movie's editing and pacing,...
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OTB #375: The Pitt & Alamo Drafthouse Team Up To Encourage Alternative Content In Cinemas
Ken and Kyle discuss that while it's great to see the new Mario movie has performed well to start, it's in company with Project Hail Mary and Hoppers. The two of them also discuss how The Pitt's season finale, coming to Alamo Drafthouses, is adding on to the current trend of television hits…
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OTB #374: The Project Hail Mary Review
Alyssa and Kyle celebrate the massive opening of Project Hail Mary while also prepping movie theaters for the upcoming Mario movie. They gush over what they loved about the movie and give insight into why this is a terrific 4-quadrant movie.
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OTB #373: We Discovered The New Rule For How Long A Theater Can Be Open
Codi discovers that the major studios changed the rule for how long a theater can stay open, which leaves her spiteful. She, Ken, and Kyle also congratulate AMC Theaters for standing up to AI filmmaking and discuss why popcorn buckets are the new movie memorabilia.
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OTB #372: Universal Welcomes Back Longer Theatrical Windows
Universal has finally decided to stop the ridiculous short windowing rules and is heading back to longer theatrical windows. Codi, Alyssa, and Kyle celebrate the great news and share their optimism for the industry's future.
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OTB #371: The Fourth OTB Awards & Pixar's Hoppers Changing Their Status Quo
Ken has brought back new categories to celebrate 2025 for movie theaters, but do Shayla and Ken agree with the winning results? They also discuss how Pixar and animation are adjusting to stay current for moviegoers, and much more!
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OTB #370: Netflix Suddenly Backs Out Of Warner Bros. Merger
In a shocking twist, Netflix decides to back out of a potential purchase of Warner Bros., with Paramount swooping in to take it instead. Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss the change of events and Paramount's future.
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OTB #369: The How To Make A Killing Review
Shayla, Alyssa & Kyle went to their first secret movie, which wound up being How To Make A Killing! They share what they liked about the movie and what they learned from their first experience walking into a movie blind. They also discuss how the word of mouth with Wuthering Heights relates to…
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OTB #368: Disney's New CEO Hire Gives Us Major Deja Vu
Shayla, Ken, and Kyle discuss who the new CEO of Disney is, which leads to preparing exhibitors to push back against A.I. They also discuss the growing popularity of video game movies and a stacked Valentine's Day weekend at the movies.
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OTB #367: What Will Hollywood Learn From Iron Lung's Unorthodox Release Strategy?
Alyssa, Codi, and Kyle are pleased by the opening of Iron Lung and explain how being an independent distributor is beneficial for theaters and film bookers. They also share updates on some release changes in March, including a change to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's release date, while giving...
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OTB #366: GoTab: An Interview w/ Adam Howe
Shayla and Kyle sit down with Adam Howe from GoTab, a company that designs and sells point-of-sales technology. Adam breaks down how their technology works, why it's effective, and how movie theaters can utilize this in their complexes. If you're interested in GoTab, please reach out to Adam...
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OTB #365: Why Movie Theaters Should Have A Film Booker
Codi, Alyssa, and Kyle explain the role of a film booker for movie theaters and why they can be very beneficial for running a cinema. The three of them also bring optimism for the Masters Of The Universe movie and explain why certain horror movies struggle to perform well in January. How A Film...
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OTB #364: The Curious Case Of Iron Lung & Its Potential Success
Shayla, Ken and Kyle return to discuss which movies in February could be successes. They also break down an IndieWire article that explains how Iron Lung found a distributor.
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OTB #363: The Oscars Are Forced To Watch Movies
Shayla, Ken, and Kyle are back from the holidays, and so they play catch-up to see how the movies performed. The three of them also criticize the Oscars for finally enforcing voters to watch all the films, which should've been a rule already.
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OTB #362: A Deep Dive Into The 2026 Theatrical Release Calendar
The whole darn crew, Codi, Ken, Shayla, Alyssa & Kyle all gather for the first episode of 2026! We look through the 2026 release calendar to see what movies theaters everywhere should be aware of, and also discuss their favorite Popcorn Bucket Picks of 2025.
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OTB #361: The Final Headaches From Avatar: Fire & Ash & A Fun New Game
Shayla, Kyle, and Alyssa all celebrate the final day at the office by making last-minute announcements regarding trailers attached to the Avatar movie. They also discuss the importance of discovering new movies for Gen Alpha and how Iron Lung could serve as an example of that. Finally, they…
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OTB #360: Can Paramount Pull Off A "Hostile" Purchase Of Warner Bros From Netflix?
Shayla, Kyle, and Ken don't know a lot about business, but they still take it upon themselves to discuss Paramount's last big attempt to claim Warner Bros from Netflix. They predict Avatar: Fire & Ash's opening weekend, discuss the struggles booking the finale of Stranger Things, and explain (as...
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OTB #359: Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. Studios
Be prepared, because no one of this episode is happy about Netflix buying out Warner Bros. studios. Listen to Codi, Kyle, and Ken discuss why this has happened, and what movie theaters should prepare for as the industry makes another massive change.
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OTB #358: Nova Vento: An Interview w/ Filmmaker Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith, filmmaker and business partner of Nova Vento Entertainment, stops by the studio to chat with Ken and Kyle about all things related to theatrical distribution. He shares everything from Nova Vento's plans for distributing movies and his upcoming projects, to why movie theaters are...
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OTB #357: Are Free Streaming Services A Way For Theaters To Screen Movies?
Codi, Kyle, and Ken explain why streaming services are prohibited from being used by movie theaters, despite some of them being free. They also cover the movies coming out for the holidays, such as Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and The Housemaid. And for the 1,000th time, we find something new that...
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OTB #356: The Running Man Review & How Wicked For Good Is Different From The Previous Movie
Wicked: For Good is just around the corner! Alyssa explains to Kyle and Shayla what is so different about Act 2 versus Act 1, followed by the three of them gushing over the upcoming spoof movie from Bleecker Street, Fackham Hall. Then, Ken jumps in for Shayla, and everyone talks about watching…
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OTB #355: The Predator: Badlands Review & Reassurance For Avatar 3
Alyssa, Ken, and Kyle saw Predator: Badlands on opening night, and now share their opinions on it! However, before that, they discuss how December looks for movie theaters and give reassurance that Avatar: Fire & Ash will not be a box office bomb.
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OTB #354: What Is Going On Over At Netflix?
Ken and Shayla get festive for Halloween, but Kyle missed the memo. The three of them discuss whether Netflix is inching towards going theatrical due to the latest news. They also discuss why the status quo on early showings shouldn't change, and Kevin Costner's latest crisis.
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OTB #353: More Perspectives Surrounding Film Ratings & Preparing For Wicked & Zootopia
Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle gather to discuss their feelings on the state of the film ratings system and give resources to help theaters and parents. They also discuss preparing for Zootopia and Wicked For Good, while also getting excited for A24's Eternity. Film Ratings Blog Available Here. Film...
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OTB #352: New Research May Prove Gen-Alpha Loves Movie Theaters
The future may hold a glimmer of hope, as a new study suggests that Gen Alpha is receptive to watching movies in theaters. We break down the study, warn movie theaters about the upcoming Chainsaw Man movie, and more! Full study available here
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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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