free booking (film distribution)
A wasei-eigo term used in the Japanese film industry. Refers to an agreement where cinemas can freely select and screen films from a distributor's lineup, as opposed to block booking. Domain-specific; not used in general travel or reservation contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from free booking
See also: ブロックブッキング
This cinema has adopted a free booking system.
Free booking is a method that contrasts with block booking.