release print
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of release print
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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According to Saint Marie, theaters worldwide transitioned from film to digital projection mainly because the cost of shipping a Digital Cinema Package is much cheaper than shipping a film release print.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
And by the end of 2012, Howey had negotiated sweetheart deals with major publishing houses to release print editions of Wool worldwide and had even optioned the film rights to Ridley Scott.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2013
Though it earned the admiration of the critic James Agee, who wrote English-language narration for the American release, the film had been thought lost until a release print turned up in Italy.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2012
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