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The host expressed concern over the health of theaters—what some label as "zombie companies"—pointing out that many theater chains are thriving again by hosting concerts, revival shows, and niche events such as drive-ins. These alternative entertainment forms are keeping some theaters afloat despite a general downturn in big new blockbuster releases. The emphasis on smaller, original, or niche films was discussed as potentially vital for theaters' survival in a landscape increasingly dominated by streaming and corporate mergers.