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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Campers can while away their hours with axe throwing, Quidditch matches, foam sword fights, live-action role-play, escape room challenges and more.
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Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The series combines interviews with real-life astronauts and scientists based at the Kennedy Space Center and European research sites involved in the program with the story of a fictional character called Amanda, as well as CGI and live-action footage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps not, but Masters of the Universe could still be a franchise starter for the toy company’s latest live-action cinematic effort.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
After the show premiered in 2024, Netflix renewed the live-action series for two more seasons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The series combines interviews with real-life astronauts and scientists based at the Kennedy Space Center and European research sites involved in the program with the story of a fictional character called Amanda, as well as CGI and live-action footage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps not, but Masters of the Universe could still be a franchise starter for the toy company’s latest live-action cinematic effort.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
After the show premiered in 2024, Netflix renewed the live-action series for two more seasons.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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