the practice of releasing a film or other form of media across multiple platforms, such as in theaters, on streaming services, and on physical media, all at the same time

同時リリース, 同時公開
a particular kind of DVD on which large amounts of high-definition video and data can be stored

ブルーレイディスク, BD
the delivery of digital media, such as films or music, through electronic means, such as the Internet, mobile networks, or satellite

デジタル配信, デジタルデリバリー
a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

DVD, ディーブイディー
a film that is released later than its intended release date or later than the typical release window for films of its genre or budget range

遅れた公開, 遅延リリース
a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

予告編, トレーラー
the practice of showing a movie in a small number of theaters initially, usually in major cities, before gradually expanding to wider distribution

限定公開, 特別公開
the distribution of a film to a large number of theaters nationwide or globally, as opposed to a limited release in only a few theaters

ワイドリリース, 大規模公開
a method of film distribution where a film is premiered in a limited number of theaters and then gradually expands to more theaters over time

ロードショー公開, テアトリカルローンチ
a high-definition optical disc format designed for 4K and HDR content

ウルトラHDブルーレイ, 4Kブルーレイ
a version of a film or video that has been converted into a digital format for distribution or viewing on digital platforms

デジタルコピー, デジタル版
the act or policy of eliminating or prohibiting any part of a movie, book, etc.

検閲 (けんえつ), センサシップ
the distribution of films or television shows on physical media such as VHS tapes, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs, for use and consumption in private homes

ホームビデオ, 家庭用ビデオ
a type of disc that can store video and audio content, and was used in the past as a more affordable option than DVDs

VCD (ビデオCD), ビデオコントロールディスク
an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

テレビ, テレビジョン
an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

ホームシアター, ホーㇺシアター
the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

プレミア, 初演
the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

試写会(ししゃかい), プレミア(ぷれみあ)
a showing of a movie to an audience, typically at a scheduled time

上映(じょうえい), スクリーンニング
a single shot taken from a motion picture, especially one used for documentation or advertisement

スチル, 静止画
an original version of a movie, document, recording, etc. from which copies can be made

マスター, マスターバージョン
a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception, hence making the images appear three-dimensional, using stereoscopic projection

3D映画, 立体映画
transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

字幕(じまく), サブタイトル
an alternative programming scheduled at the same time as a popular event to attract a different audience

カウンタープログラミング, 対抗プログラミング
a number labeled on a movie or game indicating that it should be watched or played by people who are 18 years old or older

18歳以上対象, 18禁
a number or letter that indicates how old should someone be in order to be able to play a game or watch a motion picture

レーティング, 年齢制限
a label indicating that some parents might find the content of the motion picture not suitable for their children's view

親の指導, 保護者の助言
a warning given before the important plot points of a movie, book, game, etc. are revealed

ネタバレ警告, ネタバレ注意
