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In 2024, Kevin was honored with the prestigious Power of Cinema Award by the American Cinematheque, recognizing his significant contributions to the movie business. Kevin brings his expertise to life as the host of the successful podcast, Don’t Kill the Messenger, and is the author of two books: the bestselling Audience•ology: How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love (Simon & Schuster, 2021), which explores the power of audience pre-release test screenings, and How to Score in Hollywood (Simon & Schuster, September 2025), a follow-up book on how all films can achieve financial success when made and marketed for the right price.

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