ロードショー
also: ロードショウ · ロード・ショー · ロード・ショウ
Meanings
1
theatrical release; roadshow release
Used in the movie-release context, especially in advertising phrases such as 全国ロードショー, meaning that a film opens in theaters. It does not refer here to a business presentation tour.
That movie opens in theaters nationwide next week.
The new film is scheduled for theatrical release during summer vacation.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でロードショーto have a theatrical release in 〈place〉
This movie will have a nationwide theatrical release next month.
- 全国ロードショーnationwide theatrical release (common advertising phrase)
The much-talked-about new film is now showing nationwide.