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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For many Gen-Z bisexuals, the New Jersey native might be recognized for her turn as Shego in the 2019 live-action Kim Possible movie, but her body of work extends far beyond Tumblr GIF sets.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Ellison secured the rights to develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature film based on Activision's Call of Duty video game franchise.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
At the time, iTunes reposted a note from Apple TV about The Lion King's live-action remake, which hit theaters on July 19 that year.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The live-action movie stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Gerard Butler and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Ellison secured the rights to develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature film based on Activision's Call of Duty video game franchise.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
At the time, iTunes reposted a note from Apple TV about The Lion King's live-action remake, which hit theaters on July 19 that year.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The live-action movie stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Gerard Butler and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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