the big screen
noun phrase
: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television
She was a star of the big screen.
The television show was adapted for the big screen.
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And New Yorkers will have the chance to catch it on the big screen this February.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Dragnet on the big screen was a hit both critically and commercially , reportedly grossing a total of $66.7 million worldwide.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Shrek and the Minions will both be on the big screen in 2026.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Gia wanted all of us to watch it together at TIFF with an audience on the big screen.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Dragnet on the big screen was a hit both critically and commercially , reportedly grossing a total of $66.7 million worldwide.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Shrek and the Minions will both be on the big screen in 2026.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Gia wanted all of us to watch it together at TIFF with an audience on the big screen.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“The big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20screen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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