The hosts note the massive box office success of the Michael Jackson movie, 'This Is It,' which grossed $97 million domestically and $219 million globally on its opening weekend. They contrast this with the performance of Theo Von's movie, 'The Machine,' which had a smaller budget and theater release, suggesting that while Theo's film is doing decently, it's not on the same scale as a global icon like Jackson.
Impact: Medium. This highlights the vast difference in market reach and cultural impact between global superstars and emerging comedians. It also touches on the financial risks and rewards in the film industry, particularly for independent productions.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 01:15:46 to 01:17:47.
Sources in support: Brendan Schaub (Host), Bryan Callen (Host)

