as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of motion picture
Co-president and head of motion pictures Jon Mone and Ryan Shimazaki are in negotiations to produce for Westbrook Studios and and James Lassiter.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
During a half century at Dolby, honoree Allen worked closely with Ray Dolby to advance motion picture sound, for which the pair earned Oscar statuettes in 1988.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2019, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her role in Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy, Booksmart.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The original motion picture soundtrack, created by Jimmy Ienner, yielded 2 multi-platinum albums and multiple singles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
During a half century at Dolby, honoree Allen worked closely with Ray Dolby to advance motion picture sound, for which the pair earned Oscar statuettes in 1988.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2019, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her role in Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy, Booksmart.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The original motion picture soundtrack, created by Jimmy Ienner, yielded 2 multi-platinum albums and multiple singles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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This is a movie that exists in its own strange world.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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But because this is a horror movie, there are, of course, more immediate existential threats lurking behind doors one and two.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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He himself is represented in moving pictures as a conductor.Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
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Get the gent talking about the moving pictures in any way, shape or form, however, and the result always tends to fall between mind-expanding and mind-blowing.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
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Mercifully, Lo left the kitchen and bathrooms intact, as well as the front of the loft where the film shoots take place.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Since many of the men in the study haven’t been extensively interviewed, the National Geographic series does say something new, a feat, given there have been a number of films — some good, some bad — focused on the subject.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Speaking about the disgraced film producer in Sav Rodgers' documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, Smith recalls screening the movie for Weinstein, 72, and feeling overjoyed at his reaction.Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Honorees who have contributed to proud and authentic Jewish storytelling will include: Sheryl Sandberg’s Screams before Silence, Netflix’s Fauda and Jewish Matchmaking, FX’s The Patient, Amazon’s Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey, and David Baddiel’s documentary, Jews Don’t Count.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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