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theatrical

[thee-a-tri-kuhl] / θiˈæ trɪ kəl /


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“Boyhood” is also getting a theatrical release in select art house theaters around the country, including the Alamo Drafthouse chain on Sept. 7.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

It was not an immediate hit at cinemas but became a fan favourite and holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release in film history.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Within a year and a half, Ullom’s tiny indie film went from its festival debut to a wide theatrical release, backed by the company behind some of cinema’s most awarded and talked-about films.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

The lawsuit filed by the states’ attorneys general argued that the merger would create too much concentration in the markets for theatrical movies and cable TV channels.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

They were originally concocted by Chandresh on a whim, brought about by a combination of chronic insomnia and keeping theatrical hours, along with an innate dislike of proper dinner-party etiquette.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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