Off The Break Podcast

Codi, Alyssa, and Kyle are ready to debunk a few assumptions about booking movies for theaters. Some assumptions include: Stacking movies is allowed Playing a free movie means you don't have to book it Digital conversions do not mean that more prints are available and much more!

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 .

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

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.

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.

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 billi...

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.

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. You Made It With AI. Do You Own It?

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.

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!

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...

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://ind...

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.

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.

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

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

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 Studios Popcorn Media

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 here .