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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Over the decades, there have been books in dozens of languages, plush toys, backpacks, lunchboxes, watches and feature films, most recently the live-action "Christopher Robin" in 2018, starring Ewan McGregor as an adult Christopher Robin who reunites with Pooh.
From Barron's
Zegler's triumphant appearance in Jamie Lloyd's adaptation of Evita came after a shaky start to the year, when she starred in a troubled live-action remake of Snow White.
From BBC
Andrew Gunn, a film producer on live-action Disney favorites including “Freaky Friday” and “Sky High,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times
Pixar’s previous original film, 2025’s “Elio” cratered at the box office, partially beset by the tough climate for new animated stories as well as strong competition from other kids’ movies such as live-action adaptations of Universal Pictures’ “How to Train Your Dragon” and Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch.”
From Los Angeles Times
In the live-action category, a mixed bag of approaches — some inspired by classic literature — are burnished by inspired performances.
From Los Angeles Times
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