Off The Break Podcast

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.