press screening
Critics' early viewing
A press screening is a showing of a film for journalists and critics before its public release.
Studios use press screenings to generate reviews and publicity ahead of opening weekend: Critics attended a press screening on Tuesday; the film opens Friday.
When studios skip press screenings, it often signals low confidence in a film's reception.
- previewAdvance showing sample
- advance copyPre-publication edition for reviewers
- early accessAvailability before public launch
- movie premiereFilm's first public showing
- criticsThose who evaluate work
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Broad public availability
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