Blockbuster Release is the third case of Chapter 2 in Rise of the Golden Idol. It takes place right after Behind Bars.As with all of our Rise of the Golden Idol case guides, our goal here is to provide a hint-based experience that will lead you to the solution without automatically showing you how to solve it. Well start out with small hints for the puzzle, escalate to bigger ones, and eventually just spell out the answer if its still not clicking for you. Weve separated our tiered hints and answers with in-game art, but be wary of scrolling farther than you intend.In this Rise of the Golden Idol guide, well walk you through the Blockbuster Release case, including hints and the full solution for the names, conference, victim, and events puzzles.Blockbuster Release NamesThere are 11 names to discover in Blockbuster Release.First hintThe projectionist vignette is filling in for the regular projectionist.Several characters refer to themselves by their own names, or to others by their names.The costume competition winners have their full names displayed.Second hintYou can find the name of the projectionist by looking in the office and the fuse box.The man arguing with the woman has a piece of paper with their first names on it, and the woman has one with their last names.The get-away driver for the alien has his name on a vanity plate.Consider solving the costumes before solving all of the names, as knowing who is dressed as what can help.SolutionListed left to right, top to bottom, here are the names of the Blockbuster Release characters:Andy LemmonsDoug BaxterBeck MasonMike LendlJenny ChenChamp VincentAugie TamineAnnie KishimotoLaura ParkerTom PowersSarah CunninghamBlockbuster Release EquipmentThe duffle bag contains a strange message about the tools a character will need to commit a crime. Youll need to fill in four objects.First hintThese are all solvable with basic logical leaps, and dont necessarily require much sleuthing. Try some solutions out based on what makes sense to you first.Second hintFor the first entry, consider what the person in the car by the duffle bag is wearing.For two of the entries, look in the back of the flaming car.Consider what you need to bring with you to get into the movies.SolutionDisguise my identity need a costume.Get in and out of the drive-in bring enough money.Get the staff out of the way with a distraction pack wire cutters.They may search peoples bags, so Ill hide my spoils in plain sight bring paint.Blockbuster Release CostumesThe costume puzzle requires you to name the four heroes on the movie poster.First hintThere are multiple characters dressed as each hero, and at least one of them says something about their character.The costume contest sheet can help you identify characters.Second hintThe woman in the car with all the popcorn reveals the names of the male and female lead.The newest character in the movie is the alien.The man with the singed costume is dressed as the robot companion.SolutionMale hero: Transom.Woman hero: Marini.Robot companion: Bertrand.Green Alien: Porbo.Blockbuster Release DisputeThe argument between Mike and Jenny is about a piece of paper in Mikes pocket.First hintLook to see what character everyone is worried about in the movie.Look for the various props characters have brought to the premiere.Second hintMike and Jenny are arguing about a wager.Look what happened to Doug.SolutionThe bet between Mike and Jenny. Tonight, we will see Bertrand lose his head.Blockbuster Release Events 1The first Events puzzle has two paragraphs and 19 words to solve.First hintConsider who the person driving the truck is and what motivated them to crash.Look to the projector room to see the importance of the technology they use in this theater.The office scene can tell you who is sneaking around and why.Look carefully at each Porbo to discover something strange.Second hintThe first paragraph discusses the owner of the theater and the theaters name.The first paragraph names what item is being used to make this theater special.Somebody wants the theaters technology, and sent a shady character to get it.The first attempt failed, requiring the shady character to come up with a new solution.SolutionSarah Cunning, owner of the Neptune cinema, had been using a red crystal to enhance the projector. A weird lady sent Augie Tamine to buy it, but he was banned from the cinema.Augie Tamine arrived in costume and stole the crystal, disguising it as a tooth.Blockbuster Release Events 2The second event puzzle also has 19 words to solve. First hintConsider why the fire started in the complex and who started it.What caused the theater owner to spill coffee on herself.Why did the car accident happen.Second hintThe first paragraph deals exclusively with the starting of the car fire. It names two characters but involves two groups.Think about what couldve caused the movie screen to change, and use that to fill in the first half of the second paragraph.Think about what the last thing to happen in this scene is, and use it to fill out the bottom half of the second paragraph.SolutionIn order to win a bet, Jenny Chen pulled the head off Doug Baxters costume. This started a fire, so patrons tried to escape.Hearing the commotion, Sarah Cunningham looked out, saw the screen, and realized somebody must have taken the crystal. She then caused a car crash while attempting to block the exit.After Blockbuster Release, youll be able to tackle the Going Once! case.