motion picture

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Before the recent boom, the last major motion picture that anyone could remember that did the bulk of its shooting in New Jersey was 1982’s “Annie.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

To display his photographs in rapid succession, Muybridge invented a device that birthed the motion picture.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Two decades ago, the court sided with the music and motion picture producers and ruled against Grokster and Napster on the grounds their software was intended to share copyrighted music and movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters has become a critical and awards powerhouse, winning best animated motion picture and best original song at the Golden Globes.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I don’t believe that motion picture cameras ever have filmed a human spectacle mote colorful than my eyes took in.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey