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Ken and Kyle discuss that Regal closing 39 of their US locations does not mean the theater industry is in trouble. They also mention the new DC slate from James Gunn and their excitement for a Michael Jordan movie from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

After announcing her hiatus from the podcast last week, Codi comes right back to the microphone to air her distain for the Academy Awards not being relevant for exhibitors. Is it high-time for exhibitors to have their own awards show?

A new report suggests that the 2023 release slate may not be robust enough, but do Kyle and Ken agree with that concern? They also can't believe that MGM has their own streaming service and continue to sing the praises of a better than expected January.

With Avatar and 3D returning to cinemas everywhere, Kyle and Ken talk through the idea of a possible future where audiences will want more 3D, Screen X and 4DX theaters. Ken also points out the annoyance over Puss In Boots 2 being in theaters and available on PVOD already.

The hosts head into a New Year discussing uncharted territory...lawsuits! One involves 1968's Romeo And Juliet while the other involves Ana de Armas that could change the way trailers are produced. The hosts also make sure to touch on the outlook of January for movie theaters.

It's been a wild year for movie theaters, but also one filled with lots of different, special movies. Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss some of their favorite movies they saw in theaters, and also discuss what the future holds for 2023. Before that, they discuss what the opening of Avatar: The Way Of Water means for the rest of its theatrical run.

There's been lots of news surrounding Warner Bros' superhero movies now that James Gunn is running DC Films, so the hosts organize all of the latest news to explain what's happening. They also discuss the latest subscriber numbers from the Peacock streaming service.

Time to bring back our trailer roundup segment! The OTB crew takes a dive into the theatrical release slate for the first quarter of 2023 by talking about all of the new trailers that were released. They break down what titles to look forward to, and what could become surprises for theaters.

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss the implications of Legendary Entertainment signing with Sony and leaving Warner Bros. for movie theaters. They also make counter points to an article stating Netflix's Glass Onion release strategy was brilliant and original. The three of them also mention news involving some PVOD releases.

And just like that, Bob Iger has returned to run Disney and Bob Chapek has been kicked to the curb. Codi, Kyle and Ken react to the surprising news and discuss what this means for the theater industry. Codi and Ken talk about seeing Strange World and the frustrations surrounding booking Disney movies while Kyle mentions about how good The Menu is.

AMC and Zoom are going to create "zoom rooms" for corporate business meetings, but independent theaters could utilize their auditoriums for businesses to use in other ways. Plus, Quentin Tarantino thinks boutique cinemas could make a comeback, and we think he is right.

We are back in the studio, but Codi and Ken are about to die from the common cold. Despite that, they power through with Kyle as they talk about their excitement for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opening this weekend. They also talk about Disney's new animated movie Strange World before it releases in theaters.

Kyle and Ken are back on the show talking about Netflix once again. They make counter points to the dismissive comments made by co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos about movie theaters. Kyle also gets to gush about the return of Henry Cavill as Superman while Ken talks about his roadtrip with Codi visiting many theaters in Wyoming.

Martin Scorsese is back in the headlines, and this time he criticizes about the industry's obsession with box office numbers. Codi, Kyle, and Ken come together to explain how he is right in some ways, and why the industry infatuates over numbers. They also have to retract certain information about the theatrical release of Glass Onion.

Codi, Kyle, and Ken express their anger towards Netflix for deciding to release Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to only 600 cinemas for AMC, Regal and Cinemark. They also talk about the box office opening for Bros and whether Chris Pratt was the right choice as Mario.

Codi, Kyle and Ken did their research (shocking, we know) about loyalty programs and geo-targeting. They explain how movie theaters should use these things and why they are useful ways to help advertise. They also gush about how underrated See How They Run is.

Codi is very frustrated about Don't Worry Darling, so Ken and Kyle listen to her vent about the movie with spoilers abound. Kyle also plays catch-up and gives his thoughts about Pearl, See How They Run and The Woman King. Afterwards, the three of them discuss if actors who want more money on the front-end will change how studios decide how much product goes to streaming or theatrical.

Codi, Kyle and Ken discuss the new Disney titles that have official release dates and give their thoughts on which ones could end up becoming legitimate theatrical releases. They also give time to give praise to Brendan Fraser, and give their condolences to David Harbour, who keeps being used for the wrong projects.

In honor of the Queen, Codi, Kyle and Ken dress up in their best British attire and drink tea while discussing their favorite British movies. But before that, they discuss the pros and cons of National Cinema Day and what could be improved on to make it even more successful.

Reports have been coming in that Cineworld is considering filing for bankruptcy, but Codi and Kyle are here to reassure movie theaters that this does not signal an end to our industry. They also get the chance to vent about their distaste in the announcement of Halloween Ends having a day-and-date release.

A Disney shareholder's call raises questions from Codi, Kyle and Ken about how movie theaters will be involved in a distributor's business decisions while heading towards a possible recession. The three of them also mention that The Flash could possibly be shelved from its theatrical release thanks to Ezra Miller.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been making waves in the headlines as the new CEO announces he wants the focus to be on making movies for the theatrical release. But is there still hesitancy from them to agree to terms on the 45-day theatrical window? Other discussions also include the group gushing over Bullet Train and if Michael Cera could take on Dwayne Johnson in a fight.

The podcast crew is concerned for independent theaters that won't have much product to choose until August. But could DC League Of Super Pets have the legs to give them something to play? The crew also discusses STX & Lionsgate joining forces and how unsurprising the workload is for VFX artists now that they have to work on movies for theatrical and streaming .

The Hollywood industry is starting to no longer bend over backwards to Chinese censors, which could mean movies made in America start to focus on American movie theaters and audiences, rather than global markets. The group also discusses how theaters should take notice of studios auditing film rental statements.

While the newest TikTok trend #Gentleminions is certainly great for business, movie theaters should know of the downsides that could become costly for theaters and how to possibly avoid them. Meanwhile, Codi, Kyle and Ken give their reviews on Thor: Love And Thunder and put a final end to the Lightyear conversation.