Big-screen movie format Crossword Clue

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Big-screen movie format Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FORMAT (verb)
1. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
2. set (printed matter) into a specific format
FORMAT (noun)
1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
2. the general appearance of a publication
SCREEN (verb)
1. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
2. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
SCREEN (noun)
1. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
2. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

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43. Formerly named

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