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
Examples of live-action in a Sentence
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Some will be more comedic, some will be more dramatic, some will be animated, some will be live-action.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 May 2024
There were six movie adaptations along the way in an attempt to revive the popularity of the beloved fat cat, including the live-action Garfield: The Movie released in 2004, and the subsequent Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 May 2024
In addition to a recurring voice role on Netflix’s BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), Tucci has recently appeared in films like the Best Picture-winning Spotlight (2015), Final Portrait (2017), and Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017).
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
The live-action cast is rounded out by Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Bobby Moynihan.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Mash those together and the result is akin to a live-action Pixar movie without the nuanced execution.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Nicolas Cage is ready to don the Spider-Man Noir suit again — only this time, in live-action.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 14 May 2024
Kii spent over 25 years at Toei, producing both live-action and anime features.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
The mostly stop-motion science fiction/fantasy film eschewed dialogue in favor of visual storytelling and incorporated puppetry and live-action performances.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 May 2024
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 May 2024
There were six movie adaptations along the way in an attempt to revive the popularity of the beloved fat cat, including the live-action Garfield: The Movie released in 2004, and the subsequent Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 May 2024
In addition to a recurring voice role on Netflix’s BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), Tucci has recently appeared in films like the Best Picture-winning Spotlight (2015), Final Portrait (2017), and Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017).
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
The live-action cast is rounded out by Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Bobby Moynihan.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Mash those together and the result is akin to a live-action Pixar movie without the nuanced execution.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Nicolas Cage is ready to don the Spider-Man Noir suit again — only this time, in live-action.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 14 May 2024
Kii spent over 25 years at Toei, producing both live-action and anime features.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
The mostly stop-motion science fiction/fantasy film eschewed dialogue in favor of visual storytelling and incorporated puppetry and live-action performances.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 May 2024
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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