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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Elio moves away from being head-to-head with Universal/DreamWorks’ live-action take of How to Train Your Dragon on June 13.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Gabby The show’s live-action character, tween-aged Gabby, is the one who brings the dollhouse to life!
—Alex Vance, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
While the beloved PlayStation-era game franchise has remained dormant since its last entry in 2012, the vehicular carnage returns this summer in season two of Peacock’s live-action adaptation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Earlier this year, Sony became the largest shareholder in Kadokawa with the aim of adapting their IP into live-action films and TV dramas globally, co-produce anime works, and expand global distribution of Kadokawa’s anime works.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Gabby The show’s live-action character, tween-aged Gabby, is the one who brings the dollhouse to life!
—Alex Vance, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
While the beloved PlayStation-era game franchise has remained dormant since its last entry in 2012, the vehicular carnage returns this summer in season two of Peacock’s live-action adaptation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Earlier this year, Sony became the largest shareholder in Kadokawa with the aim of adapting their IP into live-action films and TV dramas globally, co-produce anime works, and expand global distribution of Kadokawa’s anime works.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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