the big screen
noun phrase
: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television
She was a star of the big screen.
The television show was adapted for the big screen.
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
During the course of its journey to the big screen, the release date for Minecraft shifted several times.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Here's everything to know about which of the author's books are making it to the big screen.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
On September 23 #Avatar returns to the big screen for a limited time only.
—Hunter Harris, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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