In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Shawn discuss Tenet’s opening week in local theaters, controversy surrounding Disney’s Mulan, and why new wide releases are important to the industry’s recovery efforts.

Tune in to see how Tenet’s release is impacting the industry!

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What to Listen For

• [00:01:09] How was your movie going experience?
• [00:01:39] Casinos are operating at reduced capacity in New York, no regular basic timeframe for cinemas to reopen.
• [00:02:20] Tenet is nearing a $115 million benchmark after two weekends in the global box office.
• [00:06:23] The directing style and artistry of Christopher Nolan.
• [00:07:43] Mulan released on Disney Plus.
• [00:09:10] Tenet might become a blueprint for Wonder Woman and many other movies in the future. 
• [00:12:08] Tenet can't play in drive-ins where indoor theaters aren't open.
• [00:13:58] Nolan's films do well with adults about 25 years old and older.
• [00:15:13] The impact of COVID-19 to the entertainment and media industry.
• [00:17:28] The controversy surrounding Mulan and its lead star.
• [00:20:30] Mulan will open on China and Russia, Tenet is nearing its third weekend globally.
• [00:21:35] One more new wide release in the US market to further help the industry recover.
• [00:23:05] Communicating to audiences that theaters are already opening remains a challenge.
• [00:24:20] The future of theaters isn't dependent on how Tenet performs.
• [00:25:40] Lesser promotional ads for new movies play a big part in the effectiveness of word-of-mouth and audience outreach.