Best Codi Kruse Podcasts (2025)

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OTB #337: Dinosaurs And Supermen Are Going To Be Fireworks At Cinemas 21:40

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9h ago21:40

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We are at the halfway point of 2025, and movie theaters will be kicking off the second half with big successes from Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman! Ken, Shayla, and Kyle share their final thoughts on how they'll perform, what we expect from F1 after its surprise opening, and what Pixar needs to have an original hit again. Finally, the three d…

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OTB #336: The Liberty Theater: An Interview w/ Ann Sanders 52:26

5d ago52:26

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Shayla and Kyle get to sit down with Ann Sanders, who runs the Liberty Theater in Pagosa, CO. Ann talks about how she got the chance to take over the Liberty Theater, what she has learned during her time in the industry, and the many ways to boost the theater's community outreach through the town and on the internet.…

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OTB #335: More Commercials, More Problems (AMC Wants To Add More Advertising) 29:48

12d ago29:48

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Shayla, Alyssa, and Kyle break down AMC's plans for adding more commercials before movies and the pros and cons that led to that decision. They also discuss whether Jurassic World and Superman will or won't cannibalize each other, and if it's wise for the industry to focus on the first 2 weeks of a movie's release.…

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OTB #334: The State Of Streaming In 2025 33:35

19d ago33:35

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Disney has officially acquired all of Hulu, prompting Codi, Ken, and Kyle to discuss the current state of streaming. They also debate the opening projections of Jurassic World: Rebirth, F1 & M3GAN 2.0, and get a brutal reminder of how long ago the 90's was.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #333: Mystery Movies Could Be Viable For Independent Theaters 34:12

26d ago34:12

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Mystery movies and early access screenings are gaining popularity among cinema chains, but are they viable options for independent theaters? Codi, Kyle, and Ken break down whether they are and how to advertise them. They also discuss projections for How to Train Your Dragon and a potential big weekend for Elio and 28 Years Later.…

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OTB #332: What's The Deal With The Low Projections For How To Train Your Dragon? 31:35

1M ago31:35

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We are celebrating a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend! As we celebrate, we discuss whether this is affecting the projections for the How to Train Your Dragon remake. Alyssa also had us watch The Predator this week, which led Ken to dive into all the trivia and knowledge he knows about one of his favorite movies.…

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OTB #331: Lilo, Stitch, And Tom Cruise Are Going To Crush Memorial Day Weekend 32:54

1M ago32:54

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Ken, Kyle, and Shayla are all giddy for an amazing Memorial Day weekend for theaters everywhere. They share their predictions on the openings for Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible 8, their opinions on the newest Superman and Jurassic World trailers, and why they love Raising Arizona.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #330: AMC Will Offer Discount Wednesdays This Summer...With A Catch 29:08

2M ago29:08

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AMC will offer its Stub members 50% discounts this summer, but will this test pay off for everyone? Codi, Kyle, and Alyssa also discuss what they expect from the June releases, studios fumbling their names for movies, and a Jim Carrey gem involving sex and vampires.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #329: The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Netflix, The IMAX and Everyone Else 25:59

2M ago25:59

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Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the joys and stresses of booking kids' shows for movie theaters, Netflix's favoritism toward Greta Gerwig and IMAX theaters, and the magic of The Blues Brothers.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #328: Understanding Which Re-Release To Book At Your Theater 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Codi, Shayla, and Kyle break down the rising number of re-releases from a cultural viewpoint and which ones theaters should play at their venues. They also discuss the historic drop from Sinners, proving there is no way to know which movie will hit the zeitgeist, and whether Weird Science has aged poorly or not.…

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OTB #327: The Sinners Review & What Makes Its Success Unorthodox 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Kyle and Ken brag to Shayla about Sinners, but they also discuss what makes the Sinners success special for theaters and audiences. They also explain why this upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be a big one, and they introduce the Popcorn Bucket Pick 80s series with Action Jackson, thanks to Ken.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #326: A Big Month For Warner Bros. & VR Wants To Become Cinema 30:29

3M ago30:29

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A new report claims that 3 studios would agree to a strict 45-day window, but Alyssa, Kyle, and Ken are pretty sure everyone else may not be so hasty. They also talk about how this month is a big deal for Warner Bros. and that we are heading into a spring/early summer with lots of box office upside.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #325: The Minecraft Movie Brought Success And Headaches 39:32

3M ago39:32

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The Minecraft movie had a major opening, which helped movie theaters that had struggled for the past few months, but it wasn't without many headaches and horror stories. Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle discuss the complexities of holding the movie and their stories of their CinemaCon experience together.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #324: NATO Officially Changes Their Name & Theatrical Windowing Needs To Be Readdressed 39:47

3M ago39:47

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Codi and Ken return from the Giant Screen Film Expo and highlight what they learned. Along with Kyle, they discuss NATO's official name change and the possibility of readjusting the theatrical window.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #323: The Looney Tunes Make Us Ask The Question: "What Is For Anyone?" 28:23

3M ago28:23

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The topic of Coyote vs. Acme potentially landing in the hands of Ketchup Entertainment leads Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle to question their place in current pop culture. They also grieve over their March Madness brackets and get excited for CinemaCon!By Codi Kruse

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OTB #322: The Gentry Cinema: An Interview w/ Matt Wesley 46:20

4M ago46:20

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Everyone agrees: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is the best. Codi, Kyle, and Ken share their thoughts on the latest Popcorn Bucket Pick. Then Alyssa and Kyle interview Matt Wesley, the recent owner of the newly reopened Gentry Cinema, where he shares learning about the industry and giving back to his community. Check out his blog to see his journey!…

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OTB #321: The Third OTB Awards & Helping The State Government Understand Movie Theaters 41:02

4M ago41:02

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Codi and Ken come back from visiting our state government to help explain the ins and outs of the theater industry. They explain to Kyle what happened. They also announce their attendance at CinemaCon and the Giant Screen Cinema Association Film Expo, and Ken hosts the third OTB awards!By Codi Kruse

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OTB #320: Amazon Takes Full Control Of 007 Franchise 35:24

4M ago35:24

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Now that the dust has settled after the announcement of Amazon's full control of the Bond franchise, it leaves Kyle, Alyssa, and Shayla speculating over what will become of future movies. Alyssa and Kyle share their thoughts on upcoming films The Friend and The Penguin Lessons which leads into what the most emotional penguin movies are.…

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OTB #319: How Adding A Stage Will Boost A Theater's Business 41:50

4M ago41:50

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Shayla leads a discussion with Kyle and Ken about the positives of a movie theater including live entertainment options for their community. They also predict the outcomes of Brave New World, Paddington 3, and Mickey 17. They also complain about assisting in field trips and how bonkers Natural Born Killers is.…

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OTB #318: What Are Audiences Wanting Out Of Their Movies? 42:38

5M ago42:38

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Codi, Kyle, and Ken all saw Love Hurts and enjoyed it! But why did the public not like it? And what are they wanting out of their movies? Kyle also talks about Captain America: Brave New World, while Codi and Ken explain the current state of the superhero movie.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #317: Predictions For The Movie Industry In 2025 23:07

5M ago23:07

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Codi, Alyssa, and Ken review IndieWire's 2025 predictions for the movie industry, which feel like predictions they've had for the past few years. They also sprinkle in Super Bowl trailer predictions, the Harry Potter franchise needing a hot wizard and deciding if Big Trouble In Little China is the greatest movie ever.…

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OTB #316: Netflix's Narnia Adaptation Gets Theatrical Release, But There Is A Catch 35:52

5M ago35:52

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Shayla learns about the disdain towards Netflix from Ken and Kyle during their discussion of The Chronicles Of Narnia remake only going to select IMAX screens. Not everyone agrees with how amazing The Shawshank Redemption is and some thoughts on February's release slate.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #315: Are Physical One-Sheets Reaching Their End And What Alternatives Are There For Them? 29:39

6M ago29:39

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Shayla shares information with Kyle and Alyssa about the decline of physical one-sheets and possible digital signage alternatives. For more info on this topic, click on her blog here. They also discuss the hold-up for booking The Brutalist on September 5.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #314: Movie Theaters And Their Greatest Enemy...The Weather 30:37

6M ago30:37

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Ken, Shayla, and Kyle talk about the success of the holiday box office and which movies they watched. They also give movie theaters warning and advice about playing movies during terrible weather. The three also explain why Jackie Brown is a special Tarantino film.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #313: The First Superman Trailer Will Indicate If It's A Major 2025 Release 37:11

6M ago37:11

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Kyle, Alyssa, and Ken debate over the Superman trailer and whether this will be a massive movie for 2025. They also gush over Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Kyle, highlighting two under-the-radar January releases.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #312: Somewhere In Montana: An Interview w/ Producer Joe Borden 34:36

6M ago34:36

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On our first interview episode, Codi and Ken interview writer/producer Joe Borden. Based in Bozeman, Joe recently produced the films SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA (in theaters January 10) starring Graham McTavish and CUISINE DE LA ‘POCALYPSE (Feb 2025) featuring Emilio Rivera. Formerly Head Writer and Co-executive Producer of Comedy Central’s TOSH.0, Joe ha…

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OTB #311: Roadhouse Is An 80s Masterpiece and The Theory Of Disney Remakes 18:41

7M ago18:41

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Ken finally gets to share one of his favorite movies, Roadhouse, but did everyone else love it too? Codi shares theories about Disney remakes after a Tangled remake gets announced.By Codi Kruse

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OBT #310: A Deep Dive Into The 2025 Theatrical Release Calendar 40:30

7M ago40:30

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Codi, Kyle, and Ken break down 2025's release calendar and determine if it will be as good or better than 2024. They also celebrate the record-breaking results of Moana 2.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #309: Beware Of Fake Movie Trailers Made By A.I. 33:32

7M ago33:32

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AI is now producing fake movie trailers, so Alyssa, Shayla, and Kyle explain how to spot them and find the real ones. They also share their favorite Christmas movies and celebrate the opening weekend of Wicked and Gladiator 2.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #308: What Is LEGO's Game Plan For Future Movies? 26:27

7M ago26:27

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Ken gloats to Kyle and Shayla about Wicked's initial success before its opening weekend, and they also break down the newest game plan for LEGO movies. The three also talk about Alyssa's Popcorn Bucket Pick, The Prestige, leading to a heated Batman debate between Ken and Kyle.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #307: Is "Glicked" The Sequel To "Barbenheimer?" 36:05

8M ago36:05

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The crew locks in their opening predictions for the Thanksgiving releases and discusses whether Glicked is real. Codi, Kyle, and Ken also talk about Star Wars' continued fumbling, and Codi has gripes about Midnight Run.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #306: What Are The Best Showtimes For The Holiday Season? 39:39

8M ago39:39

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Codi lays out the right showtimes for theaters to play movies during the holiday season. She, Kyle, and Alyssa also discuss 20th Century Studios' 2025 plans and what qualifies a movie to be labeled a musical.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #305: The Outlook Of Venom 3 And The Looney Tunes Are Going Cinema Again 33:46

8M ago33:46

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Ken, Shayla, and Kyle discuss how Venom 3 is positioned to hold theaters for three weeks, and are pleased with a Looney Tunes movie coming in 2025. They also discuss Moonrise Kingdom, Alien v. Predator, and Judy Greer.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #304: Wow, People REALLY Did Not Like Joker 2...But At Least They Liked Terrifier 34:29

9M ago34:29

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Alyssa, Shayla and Kyle are feeling the pain from Joker 2's disappointment, but give respect to Terrifier's box office. They give bad news about The Wild Robot and Juror #2, plus talking about the movie Warm Bodies for Cinema Club.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #303: Do Not Fear Venom: The Last Dance Because Of Joker's Stumble 35:46

9M ago35:46

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Movie theaters should not worry about Venom 3's box office potential because of Joker, and we have the reasons why. The three hosts also talk about the "masterpiece" Little Nicky and why Sony did not get the rights to Colleen Hoover's next adaptation.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #302: Is The Concern About Joker: Folie A Deux Legitimate? 44:17

9M ago44:17

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The box office projections of Joker are lowering again, but Ken, Kyle and Alyssa believe in it still, as well as Venom 3 and Terrifier 3. The three also talk about Singing In The Ring and their favorite horror movies!By Codi Kruse

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OTB #301: The Fall Season Can Make Family Films Tricky To Do Well 42:48

9M ago42:48

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Alyssa, Shayla and Kyle talk about how the beginning and ending school seasons can be tough for kids movies to find success. They also bring up this week's trailers that show potential signs of 2025's success and discuss the first Cinema Club movie, Dial M For Murder.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #300: Multiple Theater Chains Invest $2.2 Billion In Updating Complexes With Zip Lines And Pickleball 35:22

10M ago35:22

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After 300 episodes, some things never change. We again discuss why Netflix is wrong about movie theaters, and feel validated after reports that theater chains are finally investing in upgrades. We also introduce our new Cinema Club segment of the podcast, which we recommend watching movies along with us!…

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OTB #299: What Is The Hold Up On Beyond The Spider-Verse's Release? 40:35

10M ago40:35

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's opening was a huge deal, so Kyle, Codi and Alyssa celebrate its success! Codi and Alyssa also get to tell Kyle just how good the new movie is and if it feels like a return of Tim Burton's style. They also are trying to figure out when the next Spider-Verse movie is being released and why Sony may not renew their deal with …

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OTB #298: New Study Shows That Advertising Works Great On Tik Tok, Even For Movie Theaters 29:18

10M ago29:18

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TikTok is still the biggest app in the United States, and it's one of the biggest ways for any small business to advertise. Shayla and Kyle explain why movie theaters benefit from advertising through TikTok and bring a new study to back it up, while Ken's eyes glaze over. They also talk about the Beetlejuice sequel off to a big running start, and d…

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OTB #297: Chick Fil-A Developing A Streaming Service Was Not Something We'd Ever Predict 36:44

10M ago36:44

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As we reach the second half of 2024, the crew looks back on a surprising first half of the year. They give credit to the mid-range movies from independent studios and what they did right in terms of marketing. Could the big studios look at the success of others and start returning more mid-budget movies to theaters because of this? They also have t…

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OTB #296: Will Amazon Deliver On Increasing The Amount Of Theatrical Releases By 2027? 29:52

10M ago29:52

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Ken is back to brag about his trip to Ireland, and is joined by Kyle, Alyssa and Shayla in the podcast's first ever four person episode. They discuss how Amazon needs to speed up their plans for releasing more theatrical movies and Rotten Tomato's new plan to encourage going to the theaters. Ken also gives his two cents on the Apple news that was t…

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OTB #295: Is Apple Going To Step Away From The Movie Industry? 33:29

11M ago33:29

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Just because Codi and Ken are away on vacation doesn't mean Kyle was left stranded. He is joined this week by newly acquainted film buyers Alyssa and Shayla to share their journey into learning about the business of movie theaters. The three of them also discuss concerns about Apple after their bad news regarding the movie Wolfs, and the drama circ…

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OTB #294: A Podcast Before A Vacation And A Review Of Trap 25:01

11M ago25:01

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Codi and Ken are currently away on vacation to Ireland, but before they did that, they recorded this episode with Kyle that explains how they have vacation time with the family while running a family business. Also, Ken got Kyle talk about what they liked of M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie Trap after being so excited to see it together.…

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OTB #293: The Deadpool & Wolverine Spoiler Filled Episode 29:45

11M ago29:45

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What is it about Deadpool & Wolverine that has audiences clamoring to see it? Codi, Kyle and Ken have all seen the movie, and will be discussing it's successful opening weekend and what they all thought of the movie. Oh, and Kyle gets to sneak in a little bit of praise for Long Legs and its success.By Codi Kruse

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OTB #292: Paramount Being Merged With Skydance May Be The Best Possible Outcome 30:09

12M ago30:09

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Now that Codi has returned to the show, the three hosts finally discuss the merger between Paramount and Skydance and what it means for movie theaters. But before they break all that down, they discuss how the successes of Twisters and Deadpool & Wolverine will lead to August being bearable for cinemas.…

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OTB #291: What Will Be The Fate Of Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2? 37:33

12M ago37:33

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Despite Kyle enjoying Kevin Costner's Horizon Chapter 1, the water is now murkey for Chapter 2 after it's been pulled from its August 16th release date. Kyle and Ken discuss how Warner Bros. should still release Chapter 2 to theaters as there is no new date for it. They also continue to praise animation coasting movie theaters through summer and ho…

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OTB #290: A24 Could Be On Its Way To Become A Commercial Studio 32:51

1y ago32:51

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Ken and Kyle have a lot to discuss now that Codi is away for the week. They continue to praise Inside Out 2's success, and give Codi props for nailing her predictions for it. The two of them also discuss how A24 could be on the cusp of shifting away from being an independent studio and becoming a minor one. Plus, some insight into the latest news o…

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OTB #289: The Movie Industry Needs To Remember That Characters Should Have Priority 39:08

1y ago39:08

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The hosts of the podcast rejoice for Inside Out 2 giving movie theaters everywhere big business as it opens to an astounding $150 million. They contextualize how a big opening happened and what this means for the rest of 2024's summer slate. And speaking of Disney, Codi, Kyle and Ken explain how the studio should listen to one of their favorite dir…

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OTB #288: Sony Pictures Acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Has Us Scratching Our Heads 23:35

1y ago23:35

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Sony Pictures has shocked the industry by acquiring Alamo Drafthouse, and Codi, Kyle and Ken have no idea why they did it. They break down why this is unheard of, and if it can lead to a chain reaction in our industry. They also talk about the good and the bad of the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opening weekend, the high anticipation for Inside Out 2, and…