cue card
noun
: a large card that can be seen by someone (such as an actor) who is performing or speaking on a stage or on television and that shows the words that the person is supposed to say
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There’s also a peek at what looks to be a table read or writing session, and at the actual cue card that was used filming this week’s promo spot — all at SNL‘s 30 Rock headquarters in New York City.
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Also, there is a cue card with some sort of possible Latin phrases that Lithgow's Dumbledore may be speaking.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The band first announced the forthcoming Christmas movie via Good Morning America in January, sharing a clip on X that featured a riff that famous Love Actually cue card scene and was then posted by the band and Disney+ on social media.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The brothers first revealed plans for the upcoming movie back in January, with a video of the trio reenacting the famous Love Actually cue card scene.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
In a video released today, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas – riffing on the famous Love, Actually cue card scene – tease their 2025 holiday movie.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Hate it or love it, the cue card scene remains one of Knightley’s most memorable movie moments.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Apart from the other technical glitches — a visible cue card here, a bumper held for so long viewers felt locked into a staring contest with musical guest Stevie Nicks there — the vibes were just off.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Also, there is a cue card with some sort of possible Latin phrases that Lithgow's Dumbledore may be speaking.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The band first announced the forthcoming Christmas movie via Good Morning America in January, sharing a clip on X that featured a riff that famous Love Actually cue card scene and was then posted by the band and Disney+ on social media.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The brothers first revealed plans for the upcoming movie back in January, with a video of the trio reenacting the famous Love Actually cue card scene.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
In a video released today, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas – riffing on the famous Love, Actually cue card scene – tease their 2025 holiday movie.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Hate it or love it, the cue card scene remains one of Knightley’s most memorable movie moments.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Apart from the other technical glitches — a visible cue card here, a bumper held for so long viewers felt locked into a staring contest with musical guest Stevie Nicks there — the vibes were just off.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Cue card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cue%20card. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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