motion picture
noun
1
: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move
2
: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie
Examples of motion picture in a Sentence
He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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The guild advised that Local 80, representing motion picture grips, crafts service, marine, first aid employees and warehouse workers has opened its Burbank stage as a relief shelter.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Qualifying for Best Picture eligibility According to the rules listed on the Academy’s website, motion pictures must be at least be lengthier than 40 minutes, and must have released in 35mm or 70mm running a minimum of three shows per day in theatres for seven consecutive days.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Trophies in 15 categories — six in motion pictures, nine in TV — will be up for grabs ahead of the 31st annual SAG Awards on February 23 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles and streaming live on Netflix.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Ahead of the duo presenting the best performance by an actress in a limited series or motion picture made for television at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 5, the new teaser for their upcoming AppleTV+ series was released.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Qualifying for Best Picture eligibility According to the rules listed on the Academy’s website, motion pictures must be at least be lengthier than 40 minutes, and must have released in 35mm or 70mm running a minimum of three shows per day in theatres for seven consecutive days.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Trophies in 15 categories — six in motion pictures, nine in TV — will be up for grabs ahead of the 31st annual SAG Awards on February 23 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles and streaming live on Netflix.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Ahead of the duo presenting the best performance by an actress in a limited series or motion picture made for television at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 5, the new teaser for their upcoming AppleTV+ series was released.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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