"movie jail" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} movie jail (uncountable)
  1. (film, informal) A state of derailment of a career or limited opportunities to which a film industry professional is seemingly relegated, usually as a result of making an unsuccessful film. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Film
    Sense id: en-movie_jail-en-noun-bIEAso0Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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          "text": "2016, June 10, \"10 Actors Who Got Sent to Movie Jail\", Screenrant."
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