"Oscars Controversy: 'Barbie' Screenplay Reclassified as Adapted, Defying WGA's Original Designation"
The screenplay for the film "Barbie" is making headlines as it campaigns for Best Original Screenplay at the 2024 Academy Awards. This categorization is significant because the Writers Guild of America (WGA) designates an original screenplay as one not based on assigned material, such as novels or comics, which differentiates it from adapted screenplays. The Barbie film's screenplay is considered original under these guidelines, sparking interest and discussion in the film and awards communities.