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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 billion made at the box office.

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://indycinemagroup.com/

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