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trailerize en · VERB

Etymology

From trailer + -ize.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To adapt (a piece of music) for use in the trailer of a film or television show.
   • The first preview clip for The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, was set to a trailerized version of Nirvana’s “Something In The Way.” Turns out there’s more to that Batman-Nirvana connection. 2021 December 20, Chris DeVille, “Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne Is Inspired By Kurt Cobain Says The Batman Director”, in Stereogum:
   • A creepy lullaby rendition of Disney’s classic “Once Upon a Dream,” a grungy version of Ben E. King’s feel-good “Stand by Me,” and a brooding interpretation of Robert Palmer’s bouncy ’80s anthem “Addicted to Love” all exemplify a growing trend: songs creatively covered and “trailer-ized” to market movies. 2014 May 28, Tim Greiving, “Re-imagined Covers of Familiar Tunes Breathe New Life Into Trailers”, in Variety:

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trailercore · trailerization