Judd Apatow has criticized the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for classifying Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" film as an adapted screenplay, arguing that it is an original work since there was no preexisting story or material. This classification issue has been seen before with films like "Toy Story 3." The Writers Guild of America disagrees with the Academy, nominating "Barbie" as an original screenplay for its awards. Gerwig co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach, and official Oscar nomination voting is set for January 11.
Judd Apatow has criticized the Oscars' decision to classify Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" as an adapted screenplay, arguing that it should be considered original since there was no pre-existing story, only the character of Barbie. Despite this, the Academy has placed "Barbie" in the adapted category due to the characters being pre-existing dolls, while the Writers Guild of America recognizes it as original. Gerwig, a three-time Oscar nominee, co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach, and it will only be eligible for votes in the adapted screenplay category during the official Oscar nomination voting on January 11.
Judd Apatow has criticized the Academy's decision to classify Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" as an adapted screenplay for the Oscars, arguing that it should be considered original since there was no pre-existing story, only the Barbie character. Despite this, the film will compete in the adapted screenplay category, differing from the Writers Guild of America's designation of it as an original work. The official Oscar nomination voting is set to occur on January 11.
Ava DuVernay's film "Origin," inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste," has been categorized by the Academy as an adapted screenplay, conflicting with the Writers Guild of America's classification of it as original. The film, which features Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, will now compete in the adapted screenplay category at the Oscars against films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," but will still be up for a WGA Award as an original screenplay.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has classified the "Barbie" movie script as an adapted screenplay for the upcoming Oscars, despite it not being based on a specific Barbie story but rather the Barbie character and brand owned by Mattel. The decision mirrors past rulings for films with preexisting characters, such as "Toy Story 3" and "Borat 2." While the film has been nominated for best original screenplay at the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes, it's uncertain if other award shows will follow the Academy's categorization. The screenplay has gained attention and is available for purchase as a book.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has classified the upcoming Barbie movie, written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, as an adapted screenplay. Warner Bros. had argued for it to be considered original, but the Academy's decision reflects the film's reliance on the established Barbie lore. The film is expected to receive various nominations during the award season, with the song "I’m Just Ken" already shortlisted for Best Original Song, and Ryan Gosling, who is interested in performing at the ceremony.
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's "Barbie" screenplay, originally campaigned as an original script, will now compete in the Best Adapted Screenplay category at the Oscars. The decision was made by the Academy's Writers Branch executive committee, despite the film being previously considered original by the Writers Guild of America and the BAFTAs. "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was the highest-grossing film of 2023 and has brought a modern twist to the iconic doll's mythology. Oscar nominations are set to be announced on January 23, with the ceremony taking place on March 10.
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," originally campaigned as an original screenplay, has been reclassified by the Academy's Writers Branch as an adapted screenplay. This decision diverges from the Writers Guild of America's designation of the film as original, which will remain for the WGA Awards. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, explores Barbie's identity crisis. Gerwig, a three-time Oscar nominee, could face stiff competition in the adapted category from other notable films. Despite this shift, "Barbie" has received significant recognition, tying for the second-most nominations at the Golden Globes.
