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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It has often been said that Star Wars changed the way movies were made, but it also fundamentally changed the way they were seen. Featuring interviews with a diverse ensemble of first generation fans and collectors from around the world, the Star Wars at the Movies Podcast logs personal, first-hand accounts that define a game-changing era of theatrical exhibition and created a popular culture that is still thriving. The show presents an international oral history which delves into the lastin ...
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OTB #278: Cinemark Remarks On Hollywood Trending Back To Movie Theaters
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For the first time (in a long time), Codi, Kyle and Ken talk about a very good Oscars show, along with the satisfying results. They also give their two cents on recent comments by the Cinemark CEO on how the industry will shape out in 2025. Plus, they celebrate great results from the first half of March, while giving insights towards the future fro…
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OTB #279: A New Potential Buyer Has Entered The Paramount Ring
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Kyle and Ken hold down the fort for Codi while we is away, so it's up to them to "celebrate" the 5 year anniversary of the Disney-Fox merger. It was also a busy week for the industry as they released 6 new trailers, so Kyle and Ken go over which movies show a lot of promise for the rest of 2024. They also discuss who the potential new buyer is for …
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OTB #277: Why Hasn't Dune 3 Been Announced Yet? Plus, The Return Of The OTB Awards
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Now that it's officially been 4 years since America was shut down by the pandemic, Ken creates a new strategy in order to have the podcast hosts put it behind them for good. He, Codi and Kyle discuss the great opening of Dune Part 2, but question why a third movie hasn't been announced yet. Plus, in honor of the Oscars coming this weekend, the OTB …
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OTB #276: What Our Expectations Are For The Opening Of Dune Part 2
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After a rough few months, the hosts of the podcast are over the moon for Dune Part 2 opening this weekend. The three of them bring their predictions for what the opening gross could be, and how things could play out in its entire theatrical run. Codi and Kyle also discuss Lionsgate making a live-action movie of the anime, Naruto, while Ken wishes h…
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OTB #275: Another Part Of The Hollywood Industry Is Threatening To Strike
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We are just days away from the release of Dune Part 2, which will bring the industry's mood back up after weeks of underwhelming movies. But that doesn't mean everything is perfect, after Kyle and Ken take note of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) starting to hint at a possible strike. Kyle also gives his thoughts on Driv…
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OTB #274: Did Regal Theaters Shorten The Amount Of Trailers Shown?
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Kyle informs Codi and Ken that Regal has been playing less trailers than usual at their theaters, so speculating begins on if other chains will follow. Kyle also gives a quick review of the upcoming horror movie Immaculate, while also addressing his disappointment with Lisa Frankenstein's box office. The three also discuss the new trailers that cam…
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OTB #273: Dune Part Two Could Be More Successful Than The Previous Dune
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The hosts have noticed some theaters being unsure of playing Dune Part 2 at their theaters, so they break down the reasons why it will perform better than the previous movie. They also talk about the surprise announcement of Moana 2 and if studios may be scheming to sign AI companies rather than sue them.…
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OTB #272: Streaming Stays Rigid In Its Release Strategy Despite More Filmmakers Stating Their Disproval
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Kyle gives a glowing review of American Fiction, which emphasizes that now is the time to be playing the movie in theaters after it received many Academy Award nominations. On top of that, he, Codi and Ken bring up stories of filmmakers like Doug Liman and Jordan Peele, who go the extra mile in supporting theatrical exhibition over streaming.…
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OTB #271: Which Of This Year's Oscar Nominees Will Give Movie Theaters Business?
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Codi, Kyle, and Ken are usually not fans of the Oscars, but there could be one or two titles from their recently announced nominees that could benefit movie theaters. Codi and Ken also take a moment to discuss why there are so many re-releases of previously released films this month and the annoyances that come with booking them. Kyle also gives sh…
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OTB #270: Tom Cruise Is Making Sure Warner Bros. Keeps Its Promise To Theaters
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Codi, Kyle and Ken talk about Tom Cruise and his production company moving onto the Warner Bros. lot to develop original movies and franchises for movie theaters. Speaking of Warner Bros, they made a few changes on the release schedule that could lead to shake ups in the first quarter of 2024. The podcast crew also discusses the news of National Po…
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OTB #269: Will 2024 See Positive Changes From 2023's Successes?
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After coming back from the Christmas break, Kyle gets to gush to Ken over how amazing The Iron Claw is. And the both of them arrive into the New Year celebrating the success that came from the Christmas box office, which could be an indicator on how the industry will progress forward. They also speak about a film company's CEO's comments on its cur…
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OTB #268: Is A Merger Looming Between Warner Bros. And Paramount?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken celebrate the end of the year by looking forward in the first quarter of 2024 for what the best movies could be for theaters, as well as talk about what changes in behavior there could be for moviegoers. They also have to keep the sky from falling as they bring up the rumors of Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures potentially merg…
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OTB #267: What Is Letterboxd And Could Theaters Use It To Promote Their Venue?
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Movie theaters are now voicing their opinions on the intermission debate as they give great points and bring in data showing audiences would be on board with the idea. Also, Kyle teaches Codi and Ken about the hip new app Letterboxd, and how movie theaters could benefit from using it themselves.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #266: Pixar's Streaming Casualties Are Coming To Cinemas
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss what this means for Disney after announcing Pixar's pandemic movies are releasing to theaters. They also give information on Fathom Event's new way of getting their events booked and whether it's a smart idea or not.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #265: Are Movie Theaters Banking On Aquaman 2's Box Office Too Much?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken rejoice at the successful Thanksgiving weekend as it leads to speculation that maybe the movie theater industry is returning to an older formula. They also question if movie theaters are relying too much on Aquaman 2 when evidence shows the superhero genre is not what it once was.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #264: The Looney Tunes Make Us Question Our Right To Watch Movies
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In typical Looney Tunes fashion, they caused quite a stir between Hollywood and the US Government. Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how a finished Looney Tunes movie nearly became unreleased due to Hollywood accounting, and the ethical merits surrounding the ordeal. There is also good news about Dune Part II, and healthy debates over today's action stars…
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OTB #263: The Actors Strike Is Over And What It Means For 2024 Releases
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The actors strike has ended, which leads our hosts into a discussion about the 2024 release calendar and how actors are better protected from A.I. They also discuss an interesting development with Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures involving a Legend Of Zelda movie. Plus, a heated debate about Ghostbusters as a franchise.…
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OTB #262: Does Five Nights At Freddy's Add A Wrinkle Into A Crowded November?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss the opening success of Five Nights At Freddy's and wonder if it'll continue into a crowded November. They also discuss Disney animators unionizing and what that means for future animated theatrical releases. The hosts also give more insight into the intermission debate after Paramount strikes down on theaters for adding t…
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OTB #261: Are Movie Theaters Allowed To Add Intermissions To Scorsese's Newest Movie?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss whether it is okay for theaters to add their own intermission to movies due to the complaints of Killers Of The Flower Moon's run time. They also discuss the release change for Mission Impossible 8 and what it means for the summer of 2024 and Tom Cruise's career.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #260: The Eras Tour Movie Saves Movie Theaters From A Terrible October
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The group gets to celebrate the massive opening success of The Eras Tour opening in theaters. They also get more excited for theaters as Killers Of The Flower Moon is about to open to discuss its potential in a very dry October. AMC CEO Adam Aron also makes headlines for an unpleasant reason.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #259: Is Christmas The Best Time For Beyonce To Appear In Cinemas?
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Beyonce is trying to follow in Taylor Swift's footsteps by releasing her new documentary to theaters in December. But will it spark the same excitement that Taylor's announcement did, and is the Christmas season the best time to release it? Other discussions also include if Warner Bros. releasing a new Kevin Costner western in two parts is wise and…
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OTB #258: How Can We Convince Younger Generations To Join The Theater Industry?
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The hosts all breathe a sigh of relief after the announcement of the Writer's Strike coming to a close, with the Actor's Strike not far behind. Codi and Ken gush over their amazing time at the Rocky Mountain NATO convention, and describe what it's like to attend it. They also bring up a burning question circling the industry: how to convince younge…
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OTB #257: Is AMC Being Punished For Partnering With Taylor Swift?
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Are studios moving around their releases because the Eras Tour is gonna take all of the money, OR are they doing this to punish AMC for partnering with Taylor Swift? The hosts also discuss how the idea of movie theaters not being able to be flexible for the industry is entirely false.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #256: Rotten Tomatoes Has Been Caught In A Crossfire
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A new article from Vulture tries to play gotcha with Rotten Tomatoes about how their rating system works, but the real culprit might be PR firms hired by studios. Does this have any bearing on theaters or is it a lot of nothing? Codi, Kyle and Ken also have a discussion about Comscore and its definition of PLFs (Preferred Large Format).…
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OTB #255: Tips And Ideas For Marketing Taylor Swift's Concert Event
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The hosts gather marketing tips and ideas for movie theaters who may need help advertising Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie. They also question if Taylor has changed the game for film distribution and advise theaters to set behavior guidelines for fans who want to treat this as a concert experience.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #254: Taylor Swift Will Become The Hero Cinemas Never Knew They Needed
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After Taylor Swift announced her concert movie is coming to theaters, Ken and Kyle debate with Codi about whether it will break October's box office records or not. They also talk about if Oppenheimer will cause a resurgence of audiences going to movies based on the director's popularity. There is also more union talk after Disney's VFX workers ann…
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OTB #253: Dune 2 Could Be The First Domino For Potential Release Changes
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Dune Part 2 has been pushed back to March 2024 because of the strike. Why couldn't the studio have stayed put and marketed this movie without the actors? Other topics include National Cinema Day's potential and how the industry will react to artificial intelligence not being copyrightable.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #252: Is Disney Setting Themselves Up To Being Acquired By Apple?
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Disney is in the headlines lately, ranging from potentially reducing the amount of content, to the rising prices of streaming services and parks. Could all be leading to Apple buying the Mouse House? Plus, a discussion about platform releasing being a promotional tool during the writers/actors strike.…
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OTB #251: Is Barbenheimer Giving Movie Theaters Too Much Business?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how the successes of Barbie and Oppenheimer may have caused movie theater managers and their staff to experience burnout. The hosts also discuss AMC's decision to not use a Sightline Pricing model and offer possible alternatives to the idea.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #250: Will The New CEO Of Paramount Pictures Support Movie Theaters?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss what lessons Paramount need to learn from other studios after reading about the new CEO, Brian Robbins. The three hosts also mention the release changes for Gran Turismo and other Sony titles, and if the new Ninja Turtles movie made them feel like a kid again or made them feel old.…
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OTB #249: UPS Avoids A Potential Strike And Barbie Fever Has Breached Our Show
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The theatrical exhibition industry is breathing a sigh of relief with the news of UPS avoiding a potential strike. But how long will that relief last now that Warner Bros. and potentially other studios may move the release dates of 2023's remaining titles. During these discussions, Codi and Kyle are having Barbie fever while Ken feels validated for…
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OTB #248: Cinemas Are Dealing With Annoying Conspiracy Theories For Sound Of Freedom
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Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how internet conspiracy theories surrounding Sound Of Freedom have added a new wrinkle into the lives of movie theater owners and operators. They also explain the long-term impact of the actors and writers going on strike, and why they are more afraid of UPS drivers doing the same.…
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OTB #247: What Is Barbenheimer And Why Is It Drawing Audiences To Movie Theaters?
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The weekend of the releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer is starting to become a massive event for all audiences, and the hosts of the podcast love seeing the attention it brings to movie theaters everywhere. They also discuss how Sound Of Freedom became a box office surprise and their disdain for movies opening on Wednesdays.…
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OTB #246: Why Aren't VOD Releases Obeying The Theatrical Window?
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Codi and Ken listen to Kyle's disappointment towards Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Speaking of disappointment, Codi and Ken express their concerns over releasing movies on VOD while still playing in theaters. The three hosts also give their opinions on the new actor playing Superman.By Codi Kruse
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With the Man in the Hat returning to the big screen for the first time in 15 years for one “last” adventure, enjoy this one-time-only special presentation dedicated to Henry Jones, Jr. Mark Newbold closes a pub with Robert Watts, Jason Gibner stealthily skips school to see The Last Crusade on opening day, Ryan Beise ponders Indy’s immortality and I…
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OTB #245: What Went Wrong With The Flash's Release?
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Codi, Kyle and Ken missed all the twists and turns that June brought to movie theaters, so they come back to the studio to recap an interesting beginning of summer. They reflect on The Flash's poor box office and explain what may have caused it to not do well, as well as the possible longevity for June releases including No Hard Feelings and Indian…
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OTB #244: Movie Pass Is Fibbing Again And Directors Are Backstabbing Writers
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As the writer's strike continues, the Director's Guild was able to strike a new deal with the studios to give themselves better pay. Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss how this will add a new wrinkle into the strike. They also discuss the Transformers cinematic universe and Movie Pass stretching the truth on how many theaters are using their service. *This…
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OTB #243: Drama Surrounding Sushi And What Our Perfect Movie Theaters Are
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The New York Times writes a good article on how and why movie theaters are making certain upgrades, while Slash Films tries and fails to contradict them. Codi, Kyle and Ken talk about both articles, which leads them to describing the movie theater of their dreams.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #242: Gushing Over Bert Kreischer And Trigger Warnings Before Movies
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Codi, Kyle and Ken get "dressed up" (check out the episode on YouTube to see) to talk about their favorite comedian Bert Kreischer's new movie, The Machine. They also give their opinions on the idea of putting trigger warnings displayed on theatrical releases before the movie plays.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #241: The Film Ratings System Could Use A Facelift
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Codi, Kyle and Ken vent about the film ratings system, and come up with their own system to take its place. They also come to a consensus that pre-sales for a movie are not as important anymore as they once were. There is also an update on the writer's strike, which may have actors get involved.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #240: The Breakdown Of The Costs To Running A Theater (And How It Applies To All Theaters)
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A new article breaks down the costs for theater equipment with context as to why theaters struggle to make upgrades. But why are only big chain theaters being interviewed when smaller theaters also have the same struggles? Ken and Kyle discuss this, plus whether there is superhero fatigue or low-quality fatigue.…
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OTB #239: How Will The Writers Strike Impact The Amount Of Theatrical Releases?
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Codi, Kyle, and Ken explain how the writer's strike could impact movie theaters and when that time will come. They also bring up the idea of theaters adding fees to 3D glasses in the wake of the large amount of summer product coming this year.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #238: A New Interview Shines A Light On The Perspectives Of Theater Owners
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Variety released a new interview with multiple theater owners that shined a light on the industry. Codi, Ken and Kyle discuss how the interview was needed to have people outside the industry understand it better. They also dish on all of the great buzz they heard about this year's CinemaCon.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #237: New Study Shows Moviegoers Don't Care When A Movie Goes To Streaming
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Codi, Kyle and Ken are unsurprised by a new survey that concludes audiences do not care when a movie goes on streaming after it's theatrical release, and discuss how the social experience at a movie theater matters. They also talk about AMC selling popcorn at Walmarts and the confusing logic behind that.…
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#236: Are The Oscars Changing A Major Rule To Show Support To Movie Theaters?
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Codi is back to discuss with Kyle and Ken the Academy's newest windowing rule where potential nominees will have to release movies to a wider amount of markets. They also poke fun at critics for not enjoying The Super Mario Bros. Movie, their love for the Peaches song, and possible new Star Wars movies in the works.…
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OTB #235: Good Projection Is Essential For The Theatrical Experience
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Ken and Kyle discuss the importance of good projection for movie theaters after Vulture writes about the industry's issues with bad projection. They discuss the good points of the article while addressing parts they disagree with. Kyle also brags to Ken a little too much about the greatness of John Wick Chapter 4.…
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OTB #234: Apple Announces Plan To Spend $1 Billion On Theatrical Releases
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Apple seems to be following Amazon's lead on wanting to spend more money on releasing movies theatrically. Kyle and Ken discuss if this means Amazon and Apple are about to become major distributors. The two hosts also bring up the issue of very few animated movies releasing to theaters.By Codi Kruse
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OTB #233: What Are "Mediocre Movies" And Are They Saving The Theaters?
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A new article from Variety claims that "mediocre" movies are helping the exhibition industry thrive. While it's obvious that mid-budget movies are enticing adults to come back to theaters, should we consider them as mediocre? Plus, a discussion about Kevin Feige's involvement with Marvel and Star Wars.…
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OTB #232: MoviePass Executive Arrested For Embezzlement & The First OTB Awards!
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MoviePass is back in the news, and once again, it's not for anything good. A former executive charged with embezzlement becomes a friendly reminder of how unreliable MoviePass is. We also debut the first ever OTB awards to champion movie theaters!By Codi Kruse
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OTB #231: Alamo Drafthouse Will Open First Permanent Drive-In Location
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The Off The Break podcast crew discusses the announcement of Alamo Drafthouse's first Drive-In location. Could this be a wise business decision for Alamo to experiment with? They also discuss how The Flash could be a very good summer superhero movie after hearing it will premiere at CinemaCon.By Codi Kruse
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