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.
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Etymology
Origin of live-action
First recorded in 1955–60
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A live-action film based on its popular game series “The Legend of Zelda” is scheduled for release in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Michael Gray, who played the teenager who could turn into a superhero in the 1970s live-action Saturday morning children’s TV series “Shazam!,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Both have been turned into disappointing live-action films before.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The launch is part of celebrations marking Zelda's 40th anniversary, alongside a global concert tour and a live-action film hitting cinemas next spring.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
They began to endorse Japanese products and had a cartoon and a live-action TV series based on their exploits.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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