live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən 
variants
or less commonly live action
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
a live-action film
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
a live-action performance
live-action role-playing games
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If anything, the bar will be higher for AI filmmakers than live-action filmmakers in terms of voice and originality.
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David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Disney+ nabs the upcoming live-action series featuring the friendly ghost.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In 1987, a live-action He-Man movie starring Dolph Lundgren hit theaters but didn’t perform well with audiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Tour the house, visit the bookstore or check the calendar for special events ranging from jewelry repair workshops to live-action games of Clue.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Disney+ nabs the upcoming live-action series featuring the friendly ghost.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In 1987, a live-action He-Man movie starring Dolph Lundgren hit theaters but didn’t perform well with audiences.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Tour the house, visit the bookstore or check the calendar for special events ranging from jewelry repair workshops to live-action games of Clue.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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