live-action
Americanadjective
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of or relating to movies, videos, and the like, that feature real performers, as distinguished from animation.
A new live-action version of the classic animated film will be released later this year.
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Informal. live.
Other Word Forms
- live action noun
Etymology
Origin of live-action
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In the live-action category, a mixed bag of approaches — some inspired by classic literature — are burnished by inspired performances.
From Los Angeles Times
Spanning 50 years and running nearly three hours, “Kokuho,” which has become Japan’s biggest live-action hit ever, evinces intensely mixed feelings about its two main characters’ quest for greatness.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’ve also co-produced live-action features with Latin America.”
From Los Angeles Times
The most established company of the bunch, founded by Magalon in 2003, is Maybe Movies, which began with independent live-action films before transitioning to animation.
From Los Angeles Times
Having just finished supervising a live-action feature Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, Carson brought his acclaimed KPop Demon Hunters home to a special showing in Belfast.
From BBC
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